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WordReference Random House Unabridged Dictionary of American English © 2026

exten′uating cir′cumstances, [Law.]

Lawmakingcircumstances that render conduct less serious and thereby serve to reduce the damages to be awarded or the punishment to be imposed.

1830–40

Synonyms: extenuation, mitigation, uncontrollable situation, palliation, excuse, more...

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