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militateOne entry found. 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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