Mitigation ( noun , verb )

(As a noun)

Mitigation ( noun )

1. The action of reducing the severity, seriousness, or painfulness of something.
2. The action of lessening the force or intensity of something.
3. The action of making something less severe or harmful.

Origin:

From the latin word "mitigare" which means "to soften or make mild" which comes from "mitis" meaning "mild" or "gentle".

Examples:

1. The company's plan for mitigation of carbon emissions included investing in renewable energy sources.
2. The lawyer argued for a reduction in sentence based on mitigating circumstances.
3. The government's response to the crisis included measures for mitigation of its economic impact.
4. The judge took into account the defendant's efforts at mitigation before passing sentence.
5. The mitigation plan for the flood included building a dam to prevent future flooding.

(As a verb)

Mitigation ( verb )

1. The action of reducing the severity, seriousness, or painfulness of something.
2. The action of lessening the force or intensity of something.
3. The action of making something less severe or harmful.

Origin:

From the latin word "mitigare" which means "to soften or make mild" which comes from "mitis" meaning "mild" or "gentle".

Examples:

1. The company's plan for mitigation of carbon emissions included investing in renewable energy sources.
2. The lawyer argued for a reduction in sentence based on mitigating circumstances.
3. The government's response to the crisis included measures for mitigation of its economic impact.
4. The judge took into account the defendant's efforts at mitigation before passing sentence.
5. The mitigation plan for the flood included building a dam to prevent future flooding.