Legal Definitions - permutation

Definition: Permutation refers to the act of rearranging or changing the order of a set of objects or values. In mathematics, permutation is the arrangement of a set of objects in a specific order. In civil law, permutation refers to barter or exchange.

Example 1: If we have three letters A, B, and C, the possible permutations are ABC, ACB, BAC, BCA, CAB, and CBA.

Example 2: In civil law, a permutation can occur when two people exchange goods or services without using money. For example, if John has a bicycle and wants a guitar, and Sarah has a guitar and wants a bicycle, they can exchange their items without using money. This is a permutation.

The examples illustrate how permutation involves rearranging or exchanging items in a specific order or manner.