/tə ˈmɪdɪˌɡeɪt ˈpʌnɪʃmənt/ – Phrase
Definition: giảm nhẹ hình phạt, giảm mức trừng phạt.
A more thorough explanation: “To mitigate punishment” means to lessen or reduce the severity of a penalty or punishment imposed by a court or other legal authority. It involves taking actions or presenting arguments that may result in a more lenient outcome for the individual facing punishment.
Example: The defendant’s lawyer presented evidence of the defendant’s difficult upbringing in an effort to mitigate punishment for the crime.