Civil Law

Mitigation

/ mit-ih-GAY-shun /

Definition

Efforts to reduce the extent of damage or injury suffered.

Used in Context

“The plaintiff\'s failure to mitigate reduced the damage award.”

Etymology

◈ Latin: mitigare, to make gentle

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