commutation vs warrant

warrant vs commutation

commutation and warrant both are nouns.

commutation is not a verb while warrant is a verb.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
commutation	Yes	No	No	No
warrant	Yes	No	Yes	No

As nouns, warrant is a hypernym of commutation; that is, warrant is a word with a broader meaning than commutation:

commutation: a warrant substituting a lesser punishment for a greater one
warrant: a writ from a court commanding police to perform specified acts

commutation (noun)	warrant (noun)
the travel of a commuter	a writ from a court commanding police to perform specified acts
(law) the reduction in severity of a punishment imposed by law	a written assurance that some product or service will be provided or will meet certain specifications
the act of putting one thing or person in the place of another:	formal and explicit approval
a warrant substituting a lesser punishment for a greater one	a type of security issued by a corporation (usually together with a bond or preferred stock) that gives the holder the right to purchase a certain amount of common stock at a stated price

commutation (verb)	warrant (verb)
	provide adequate grounds to justify (a certain course of action)
	stand behind and guarantee the quality, accuracy, or condition of

Difference between commutation and warrant

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