transcription, транскрипция: [ ˈmi-lə-ˌtāt ]
intransitive verb
( -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