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'''Mitigation''' is a reduction, abatement, or diminution of a penalty or punishment imposed by [[law]]. When a defendant has pleaded guilty or been found builty the Defence Council may make a speach in mitigation aruging for a relatively light punishment.  

'''Mitigation''' is a reduction, abatement, or diminution of a penalty or punishment imposed by [[law]]. When a defendant has pleaded guilty or been found guilty the Defence Council may make a speech in mitigation arguing for a relatively light punishment.  

[[Category:Legal Terms]]

[[Category:Legal Terms]]