1. the action of reducing the severity, seriousness, or painfulness of something
2. circumstances that make an offense less serious or more forgivable
Usage: legal

Examples

• The city implemented flood mitigation measures after the devastating storm.
• Pain mitigation is a primary concern for cancer patients.
• The lawyer argued for mitigation based on his client’s difficult childhood.
• Climate change mitigation requires global cooperation and immediate action.
• The judge considered the defendant’s cooperation as mitigation during sentencing.
• Disaster mitigation planning helps communities prepare for emergencies.
• The company’s mitigation efforts reduced environmental damage significantly.