mitigation
nounverified·updated May 9, 2026
The application of one or more measures to reduce the likelihood of an unwanted occurrence and/or lessen its consequences.
Framework senses
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- §1 · extended_definition_available
- The application of one or more measures to reduce the likelihood of an unwanted occurrence and/or lessen its consequences.
- §1
- the action of lessening in severity or intensity
- §2
- to act in such a way as to cause an offense to seem less serious
- §3
- a partial excuse to mitigate censure