1. Plural of mitigant; factors, circumstances, or evidence that reduce the severity of guilt, punishment, or harm.
Usage: Primarily used in legal and formal contexts.; Often appears in phrases like 'mitigating circumstances' or 'mitigants in sentencing.'

Examples

• The defendant's lawyer presented several mitigants, including his difficult childhood and lack of prior convictions.
• In sentencing, judges consider both aggravants and mitigants when determining an appropriate penalty.
• The court acknowledged the mitigants offered by the defense team before imposing the sentence.
• Psychological evaluations served as important mitigants in the case.
• The judge weighed the mitigants against the severity of the crime.