Minimized
/ˈmɪnɪˌmaɪzd/
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- (adj.) Reduced to the smallest possible amount or degree, especially to limit legal risk or liability.
The company employed a minimized liability strategy to reduce potential damages.
- (v.) Past tense of minimize; to reduce or keep at a minimum, often regarding risks, costs, or responsibilities.
The lawyer minimized the client's exposure to legal penalties.
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Primarily used as a past participle/adjective derived from the verb 'minimize'; often appears in legal contexts relating to risk or liability reduction.
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