commutation

Example Sentences

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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

And what were the trial errors cited as a reason for the commutation?

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 18, 2025

It’s the second time that Santos has brought up Jesus in relation to his sentence commutation.

From Salon • Oct. 19, 2025

Marissa Gibson was furious about the commutation for Daryl Lawrence, convicted of killing her husband, police officer Bryan Hurst, during a 2005 bank robbery in Columbus, Ohio.

From The Wall Street Journal • Oct. 11, 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