Associations to the word «Extenuating»

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EXTENUATING, verb. Present participle of extenuate

EXTENUATING, adjective. That lessens the seriousness of something by providing an excuse

EXTENUATING CIRCUMSTANCE, noun. (legal) Any fact that mitigates or lessens a crime

EXTENUATING CIRCUMSTANCES, noun. Plural of extenuating circumstance

EXTENUATING, adjective. Partially excusing or justifying; "extenuating circumstances".

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