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Definition of mitigation - Reverso English Dictionary
Noun
1.
make less badreduction of something harmful or unpleasant
- Mitigation of pollution is crucial for the environment.
2.
legalTECH. partial excuse to make an offense seem less seriousTECH.
- The lawyer presented evidence in mitigation of the crime.
Expressions with mitigation
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as a reason to make something less severe
He spoke in mitigation of his client's actions.
statement asking for a lighter punishment after conviction
The lawyer made a plea in mitigation before sentencing.
system for compensating environmental damage by preserving habitats
Mitigation banking helps developers offset their environmental impact.
present a plea to reduce a sentence
The lawyer tendered a plea in mitigation for his client.
Origin of mitigation
Latin, mitigare (soften)
Terms with mitigation included in their meaning
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mitigation
lessen the impact of bad news or events
law enforcement
team providing trauma mitigation after critical incidents
finance
financial resources for climate change mitigation and adaptation
mitigation
make a situation less harsh
offense mitigation
making an offense seem less serious
Examples of mitigation in a sentence
Effective mitigation of risks can save lives. The judge considered the defendant's age as mitigation. Mitigation was sought due to the defendant's mental state.
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- French:réduction, circonstance atténuante, ...
- German:Minderung, Milderung, ...
- Italian:mitigazione, attenuante, ...
- Spanish:mitigación, atenuación, ...
- Portuguese:mitigação, ...
- Chinese:缓解, 减轻情节, ...
- Japanese:緩和, 情状酌量, ...
- Arabic:تخفيف, ظرف مخفف, ...
- Hebrew:מִתּוּן, נְסִיבּוֹת מְקִלּוֹת, ...
- Russian:смягчение, смягчающее обстоятельство, ...
- Ukrainian:зменшення, пом'якшення, ...
- Hindi:शमन, रियायत, ...
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