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militate

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Main Entry: mil·i·tate
Pronunciation: \ˈmi-lə-ˌtāt\
Function: intransitive verb
Inflected Form(s): mil·i·tat·ed; mil·i·tat·ing
Etymology: Latin militatus, past participle of militare to engage in warfare, from milit-, miles
Date: circa 1600

: to have weight or effect <his boyish appearance militated against his getting an early promotion>

usage see mitigate


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