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Mitigation
01
the act or process of reducing the severity, impact, or harmfulness of something
Approving
Formal
Examples
The construction project included mitigation measures to minimize the impact on the local ecosystem and wildlife.
Traffic management initiatives, such as the implementation of dedicated lanes for public transportation, are urban planning mitigation measures to alleviate congestion.
02
the act of making an offense or fault appear less serious
Examples
His apology was offered in mitigation of his earlier rude remarks.
The lawyer 's statement aimed at the mitigation of the client's wrongdoing.
03
a partial excuse or justification that reduces blame or punishment for an offense
Examples
The court accepted his lack of prior record as mitigation.
Extreme provocation was considered a strong mitigation in the verdict.
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