mitigation
ˌmɪt.ɪˈɡeɪ.ʃən
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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.
alleviation easing
2.
legalTECH.partial excuse to make an offense seem less seriousTECH.
  • The lawyer presented evidence in mitigation of the crime.
alleviation extenuation
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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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  1. French:réduction, circonstance atténuante, ...
  2. German:Minderung, Milderung, ...
  3. Italian:mitigazione, attenuante, ...
  4. Spanish:mitigación, atenuación, ...
  5. Portuguese:mitigação, ...
  6. Chinese:缓解, 减轻情节, ...
  7. Japanese:緩和, 情状酌量, ...
  8. Arabic:تخفيف, ظرف مخفف, ...
  9. Hebrew:מִתּוּן, נְסִיבּוֹת מְקִלּוֹת, ...
  10. Russian:смягчение, смягчающее обстоятельство, ...
  11. Ukrainian:зменшення, пом'якшення, ...
  12. Hindi:शमन, रियायत, ...
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