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commutation

[kom-yuh-tey-shuhn] / ˌkɒm yəˈteɪ ʃən /


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Seeing virtually no hope of acquittal, Brown’s attorneys were desperate to preserve the possibility of commutation.

From Slate • Apr. 2, 2026

The latter charge, comprising a breach of allegiance owed to a sovereign or state, was crucial because it was not subject to reprieve or commutation by the governor without consent of the Legislature.

From Slate • Apr. 2, 2026

After his commutation, Forté went back to New York and resumed his musical career, often playing acoustic guitar.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 14, 2026

The administration has not indicated whether Santos’s restitution or supervised release conditions were waived, though the commutation ends his prison term.

From Salon • Oct. 18, 2025

"Some weather! Hot! Hot! Hot! Is it hot enough for you? Is it hot? Is it . . . ?" My commutation ticket came back to me with a dark stain from his hand.

From " The Great Gatsby" by F. Scott Fitzgerald




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