/pli in mitiɡeiʃən/ – Noun
Definition: Lời bào chữa giảm nhẹ.
A more thorough explanation: a statement made on behalf of a person found guilty of a crime in court aimed at persuading the court to give a less severe punishment
Example: After a statement of fact by the prosecutor on a finding of guilt the defendant has the opportunity to address the court by way of a plea in mitigation.