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Mitigating Circumstances Information about the defendant that does not justify or excuse a criminal act or civil wrong, but that may reduce the defendant's degree of culpability. In criminal law, juries consider mitigating circumstances when deciding whether to impose the death sentence in a capital case, and judges may consider them when selecting a sentence. In civil cases, mitigating circumstances may reduce the amount of damages awarded to the plaintiff. (Nolo's Plain-English Law Dictionary)

Mexico’s move to jettison its 75-year-old oil monopoly and reduce dependence on revenue from crude last year earned the country a string of upgrades, with Moody’s giving the nation its highest-ever grade at A3, three levels below Chile. (Bloomberg)

Auditing Firm. A company that reviews activities to identify inefficiencies, reduce costs, and otherwise achieve organizational objectives. Auditing firms may investigate potential theft or fraud and ensure compliance with applicable regulations and policies. They also help to ensure the accuracy of reports. (Farlex Financial Dictionary.)

Fire safety is the set of practices intended to reduce the destruction caused by fire. Fire safety measures include those that are intended to prevent ignition of an uncontrolled fire, and those that are used to limit the development and effects of a fire after it starts. (Wikipedia)