as in exchange
a giving or taking of one thing of value in return for another
an international commutation of food for oil
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Recent Examples of commutation
Sentence commutation Over the strenuous objection of fellow Democrats and many Republicans — including Peters’ prosecutor and a majority of Colorado’s election clerks — Polis commuted her sentence, clearing the way for Peters’ parole on June 1 after less than two years in prison.
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Mark Barabak,
Mercury News,
28 May 2026
In this case, the penalties will be reduced to life imprisonment without the possibility of parole or further commutation after the reprieve period ends.
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Emma Bussey,
FOXNews.com,
11 May 2026
Parson’s commutation of DeValkenaere followed a series of high-profile and controversial clemency actions by the former governor.
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Kacen Bayless,
Kansas City Star,
27 Apr. 2026
Trump previously gave these members of extremist groups commutations instead of full pardons.
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Brittney Melton,
NPR,
16 Apr. 2026
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Mark Barabak,
Mercury News,
28 May 2026
In this case, the penalties will be reduced to life imprisonment without the possibility of parole or further commutation after the reprieve period ends.
—
Emma Bussey,
FOXNews.com,
11 May 2026
Parson’s commutation of DeValkenaere followed a series of high-profile and controversial clemency actions by the former governor.
—
Kacen Bayless,
Kansas City Star,
27 Apr. 2026
Trump previously gave these members of extremist groups commutations instead of full pardons.
—
Brittney Melton,
NPR,
16 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for commutation
exchange
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In January 2015, Shirley agreed to a plea deal in exchange for testifying against the Leonard brothers.
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“Commutation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/commutation. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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