92 examples of commutation in sentences

Compensation N. compensation, equation; commutation; indemnification; compromise; &c 774 neutralization, nullification; counteraction &c 179; reaction; measure for measure, retaliation, &c 718 equalization; &c 27; robbing Peter to pay Paul.

Compromise N. compromise, commutation, composition; middle term, mezzo

Barter N. barter, exchange, scorse^, truck system; interchange &c 148. a Roland for an Oliver; quid pro quo; commutation, composition; Indian gift

"There will be no commutation.

It was no new idea, since as far back as 1791 Pitt had proposed a general commutation of tithes for a corn rent, and had submitted a plan with that object to the Primate, though circumstances of which we have no accurate knowledge prevented him from proceeding with it.

Here the advocate for the defence, by bringing the commutation of the punishment into his speech, according to the transferable class of topics, will invalidate the whole accusation.

It is this,"The slavery of the Canaanites by the Israelites, was appointed by God as a commutation of the punishment of death denounced against them for their sins.

and in what terms was the commutation, and where is it recorded?

This commutation of the punishment of death, into perpetual slavery, what a fortunate discovery!

It is this, "The slavery of the Canaanites by the Israelites, was appointed by God as a commutation of the punishment of death denounced against them for their sins."If

and in what terms was the commutation?

This commutation of the punishment of death, into perpetual slavery, what a fortunate discovery!

It is this,"The slavery of the Canaanites by the Israelites, was appointed by God as a commutation of the punishment of death denounced against them for their sins.

and in what terms was the commutation, and where is it recorded?

This commutation of the punishment of death, into perpetual slavery, what a fortunate discovery!

It was in one of these dungeons that for forty-three years lived the accomplice of Cartouche, who betrayed him to procure this commutation!

It goes without saying that such an arrangement of automatic commutation is applicable to lamps with two or more filaments of which only one is to be lighted at a time.

I determined to speak a word for him"Perhaps," I thought, "I may obtain some commutation of the sentence."

Many, under this pretext, even procured their discharge from the army; and it was eventually found requisite to stop this commutation of service by a decree.

"There is no commutation for offences against a republic.

Were it not for this law, such is the dreadful responsibility and danger attending offices under the government, that even low and ignorant people, who have got possession of them merely for support, would prefer their original poverty to emoluments which are perpetually liable to the commutation of the guillotine.

Many, under this pretext, even procured their discharge from the army; and it was eventually found requisite to stop this commutation of service by a decree.

In a sense, scutage was the beginning of taxation; but it was only a commutation for military service, much as a man to-day might pay a substitute to go to war in times of draft.

In 1383 came Wat Tyler's rising; the villeins demanded a commutation of agricultural labor to a money rent (four pence) and full freedom of trade and labor in all the market towns; and about this time was great growth of small freeholders.

FAUNTLEROY, HENRY, banker and forger; in his twenty-third year became a partner in the bank of Marsh, Sibbald, & Co., London; was put on trial for a series of elaborate forgeries, found guilty, and hanged; the trial created a great sensation at the time, and efforts were made to obtain a commutation of the sentence (1785-1824).

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