MITIGATING


Meaning of MITIGATING in English

Mitigating circumstances or factors make a bad action, especially a crime, easier to understand and excuse, and may result in the person responsible being punished less severely. (LEGAL or FORMAL)

The judge found that in her case there were ~ circumstances...

There are various ~ factors.

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