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Definitions of extenuating in various dictionaries:
verb - lessen or to try to lessen the seriousness or extent of
adj - partially excusing or justifying
EXTENUATING - In criminal law, a mitigating factor, also known as extenuating circumstances, is any information or evidence presented to the court regarding the de...
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| These circumstances make a criminal offense seem less serious |
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| (of a factor or situation) acting in mitigation to lessen the seriousness of guilt or an offence. |
| partially excusing or justifying |
| acting to excuse something bad or causing something bad to be judged less seriously: |
| Present participle of extenuate. |
| That lessens the seriousness of something by providing an excuse |
| Make (someone) thin. |
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| In criminal law, a Mitigating factor, also known as extenuating circumstances, is any information or evidence presented to the court regarding the defendant or the circumstances of the crime that might result in reduced charges or a lesser sentence. Unlike a legal defense, it cannot lead to the acquittal of the defendant. The opposite of a mitigating factor is an aggravating factor. |