Mitigating
/ˈmɪtɪɡeɪtɪŋ/
Definitions
- (adj.) Serving to lessen the severity, seriousness, or culpability of a legal offense or claim.
The defendant presented mitigating circumstances during sentencing to seek a reduced penalty.
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Commonly used in criminal and civil law to describe factors that reduce liability or punishment.
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