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mitigation

UK
/ˌmɪtɪˈɡeɪʃən/
US
/ˌmɪtəˈɡeɪʃən/

Translations

mitigationnoun
mitigations
pl
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.
Synonyms
alleviation
reduction
lessening
diminution
relief
palliation
moderation
mitigationadjective
UK
/ˌmɪtɪˈɡeɪʃən/
US
/ˌmɪtəˈɡeɪʃən/
Used mainly as an attributive noun modifier (e.g., "mitigation measures"); not normally gradable.
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

mitigationnoun
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.
mitigationadjective
Relating to or intended for the reduction of severity, seriousness, or harmful effects.
Mitigation strategies are essential for limiting climate impacts.
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