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extenuation
That which renders a crime or tort less heinous than it would be without it: it is opposed to aggravation. (q. v. )
2. In general, extenuating circumstances go in mitigation of punishment in criminal cases, or of damages in those of a civil nature. See Aggravation; Mitigation.
Source : Bouvier 1856
Language : English