Mitigates
/ˈmɪtɪˌɡeɪts/
Definitions
- (v.) Third-person singular present tense of mitigate, meaning to lessen the severity, seriousness, or harmful effects of a legal issue or penalty.
The defendant’s cooperation mitigates the potential sentence imposed by the court.
Forms
- mitigate
- mitigated
- mitigating
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Commentary
As a third-person singular verb form, 'mitigates' is used primarily in legal contexts to describe action by a party or circumstance that lessens liability or penalty; consult 'mitigate' for the substantive entry.
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