mitigation
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ɪˈgeɪ noun
1.
the act of mitigating, or lessening the force or intensity of something unpleasant, as wrath, pain, grief, or extreme circumstances: Social support is the most important factor in the mitigation of stress among adolescents.
2.
the act of making a condition or consequence less severe: the mitigation of a punishment.
3.
the process of becoming milder, gentler, or less severe.
4.
a mitigating circumstance, event, or consequence.
Related forms
non·mit·i·ga·tion, noun
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mitigate (ˈmɪtɪˌɡeɪt) ![[Click for IPA pronunciation guide]](http://static.sfdict.com/dictstatic/g/d/dictionary_questionbutton_default.gif) | |
| —vb | |
| to make or become less severe or harsh; moderate | |
| [C15: from Latin mītigāre, from mītis mild + agere to make] | |
| usage Mitigate is sometimes wrongly used where militate is meant: his behaviour militates (not mitigates) against his chances of promotion | |
| mitigable | |
| —adj | |
| miti'gation | |
| —n | |
| 'mitigative | |
| —adj | |
| 'mitigatory | |
| —adj | |
| 'mitigator | |
| —n | |
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Word Origin & History
mitigation
mid-14c., from L. mitigationem, noun of action from mitigare (see mitigate).
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Example sentences
Second, understand that though its not a defense, it is considered in mitigation.
Also, the effects, mitigation methods it is all totally speculative and based entirely on statistical math and computer models.
This is one part of the solution, a mitigation effort.
Barrister might have some defense in mitigation of his responsibility.
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