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mitigation

/ˌmɪtɪˈɡeɪʃən/

/ˌmɪtəˈɡeɪʃən/

mitigationnoun

mitigations

Translations

The government implemented new policies for the mitigation of climate change impacts.

Le gouvernement a mis en œuvre de nouvelles politiques pour l’atténuation des effets du changement climatique.

circonstance atténuanteDroit ; circonstance qui réduit la sévérité d’une peine, d’une responsabilité ou de dommages.

The defendant's lack of prior convictions was treated as a mitigation during sentencing.

L’absence de condamnations antérieures de l’accusé a été considérée comme une circonstance atténuante lors de la détermination de la peine.

Definitions

The action of reducing the severity, seriousness, or painfulness of something.

The government implemented new policies for the mitigation of climate change impacts.

A circumstance or factor that lessens the severity of punishment, blame, or damages.

The defendant's lack of prior convictions was treated as a mitigation during sentencing.

Synonyms

mitigationadjective

/ˌmɪtɪˈɡeɪʃən/

/ˌmɪtəˈɡeɪʃən/

Used mainly as an attributive noun modifier (e.g., "mitigation measures"); not normally gradable.

Translations

d’atténuationSe dit surtout dans des groupes nominaux techniques ou administratifs.

Mitigation strategies are essential for limiting climate impacts.

Les stratégies d’atténuation sont essentielles pour limiter les impacts climatiques.

Definitions

Relating to or intended for the reduction of severity, seriousness, or harmful effects.

Mitigation strategies are essential for limiting climate impacts.