commutal

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noun

commutation (of a sentence)

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Meanings

nouncommutal (countable and uncountable, plural commutals)

plural commutals

  1. Nigeriacountableuncountablelawcommutation (of a sentence)

    The demand for commutal of sentences was informed by two factors.

    1998, The Nigerian Journal of the Social Sciences: NJSS.
    2 more examples

    Gladys' conviction generated reactions from a cross-section of Nigerians who pleaded for the commutal of the death sentence to a jail-term.

    1985, Concord Weekly

    Having earned so much domestic and international respect for the unprecedented commutal of sentences on coup plotters last month, General Sani Abacha is expected to build on this growing goodwill by handling the Ogoni matter […]

    2004, Reuben Abati, The Whole Truth: Selected Editorials of the Guardian (1983-2003), →ISBN
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APA

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“commutal.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/commutal. Accessed November 3, 2026.

Chicago

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