Mitigation
Pronunciation: /ˌmɪtɪˈɡeɪʃən/
Mitigation (noun)
- Actions taken to make damage, harm, or bad effects smaller.
- Steps used to reduce the impact of a problem or difficulty.
- In court, reasons that lessen blame or punishment because the situation was less serious.
Examples
- The program focuses on harm reduction through safer choices.
- They support harm reduction by offering counseling and resources.