commutation
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/ˌkɑːmjuˈteɪʃn/
🇬🇧
/ˌkɒmjuˈteɪʃn/
Changing a punishment to something less serious.
The judge granted commutation, reducing the punishment from a fine to community service.
裁判官は罰金の代わりに地域サービスに変更する罰金の軽減を認可しました。
Exchanging one form of payment for another.
The bank allowed commutation of the monthly fee with a yearly payment.
銀行は月額料金を年払いに変更することを認可しました。