Reducing
/rɪˈdjuːsɪŋ/
Definitions
- (v.) Present participle of reduce; referring to the act of diminishing, lessening, or bringing down in amount, degree, or size in legal contexts such as damages or sentencing.
The court is considering reducing the penalty due to mitigating circumstances.
Forms
- reduce
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Commentary
'Reducing' is primarily a present participle form of the verb 'reduce' and used to describe ongoing or continuous acts of lessening legal obligations, liabilities, or penalties.
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