mitigatory

Example Sentences

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Lord Young said: "I cannot identify any factors which caused you to offend, which might be considered to be mitigatory factors."

From BBC • Jun. 23, 2026

“Had it not been for mitigatory factors, including the impact on the member and his family, the sanctions proposed would likely have been greater,” he said.

From BBC • May 28, 2024

"The Ukraine regulatory authority said a fire at the site had not affected 'essential' equipment and plant personnel were taking mitigatory actions," it said.

From Reuters • Mar. 4, 2022

The agency says Ukraine told it the fire hasn’t affected “essential” equipment and plant personnel are taking mitigatory actions.

From Seattle Times • Mar. 4, 2022

I thought initially that these were offences which justified a jail sentence, but the mitigatory circumstances would have converted that to a suspended sentence.

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