Definitions

1. verb

to reduce or diminish something, especially in amount or degree

“The new policy will minorate the company’s carbon footprint by 2025.”

2. verb

to make something smaller or less severe

“The doctor tried to minorate the patient’s symptoms with medication.”

3. verb

to reduce the power or authority of a person or organization

“The new law will minorate the powers of the president in the next election.”

4. noun

a reduction or diminishment

“The minoration of the company’s profits was due to the economic downturn.”

5. noun

a decrease in power or authority

“The minoration of the president’s powers has sparked controversy among the public.”