v.
Pronunciation: ' mi-l ə - ˌ t ā t
Function: intransitive verb
Inflected Form: -tat · ed ; -tat · ing
Etymology: Latin militatus, past participle of militare to engage in warfare, from milit-, miles
Date: circa 1600
: to have weight or effect <his boyish appearance militated against his getting an early promotion>
usage see MITIGATE