Mitigation
/ˌmɪtɪˈɡeɪʃən/
Definitions
- (n.) The act of reducing the severity, seriousness, or painfulness of something, especially damages or penalties.
The court considered the defendant's efforts at mitigation when deciding the sentence.
- (n.) In environmental law, measures taken to offset or compensate for environmental damage.
Mitigation strategies were implemented to preserve local wildlife habitats.
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Commentary
Mitigation often appears in contexts involving risk reduction or damage control, so clarity in drafting whether it concerns legal penalties or environmental impact is key.
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