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Simple English definitions for legal terms
incommutable
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A quick definition of incommutable:
Incommutable: An offense that cannot be changed to a less severe punishment. Commutation means changing a punishment to a less severe one, but incommutable offenses cannot be changed. Commutation can also mean exchanging one thing for another, like paying a lump sum instead of periodic payments.
A more thorough explanation:
Definition: Incommutable means that an offense cannot be changed or replaced. It is the opposite of commutable.
Example: In criminal law, if a severe punishment has already been given to a defendant, the executive may substitute it with a less severe punishment. This is called commutation. However, if the offense is incommutable, it cannot be changed or replaced.
Explanation: The example illustrates that incommutable offenses cannot be changed or replaced, even by the executive. It is a fixed punishment that cannot be altered. This term is commonly used in criminal law, but it can also be used in other areas such as commercial and civil law.