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单词 extenuating circumstances
释义

extenuating circumstances in American English

noun
Law
circumstances that render conduct less serious and thereby serve to reduce the damages to be awarded or the punishment to be imposed
Word origin
[1830–40]

Examples of 'extenuating circumstances' in a sentence
extenuating circumstances

It is wrong not to give the man a break because of extenuating circumstances.This might be a fair criticism were it not for the extenuating circumstances.Yet there are extenuating circumstances that need to be considered.Under such extenuating circumstances allowances should be made.Whatever the extenuating circumstances, nothing justifies the infliction of barbaritieson men whose own behaviour was barbarous.
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