commutation
🇺🇸
/ˌkɑːmjuˈteɪʃn/
🇬🇧
/ˌkɒmjuˈteɪʃn/
Changing a punishment to something less serious.
The judge granted commutation, reducing the punishment from a fine to community service.
法官批准了减刑,将处罚从罚款改为社区服务。
Exchanging one form of payment for another.
The bank allowed commutation of the monthly fee with a yearly payment.
银行允许将月费转换为年度支付。