Definition of Extenuating

1. Adjective. Partially excusing or justifying. "Extenuating circumstances"

Similar to: Exculpatory

Definition of Extenuating

1. Verb. (present participle of ''extenuate'') ¹

2. Adjective. That lessens the seriousness of something by providing an excuse ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Definition of Extenuating

1. extenuate [v] - See also: extenuate

Lexicographical Neighbors of Extenuating

extensor indicis proprius
extensor muscle
extensor muscle of fingers
extensor muscle of little finger
extensor pollicis brevis
extensor pollicis longus
extensor retinaculum
extensors
extensure
extent
extention
extents
extenuate
extenuated
extenuates
extenuating (current term)
extenuating circumstance
extenuating circumstances
extenuatingly
extenuation
extenuations
extenuator
extenuators
extenuatory
exterior
exterior-angle
exterior angle
exterior angles
exterior door
exteriorisation

Literary usage of Extenuating

Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:

1. The Criminal Code of Japan by Japan, Joseph Ernest De Becker (1907)
"OF extenuating CIRCUMSTANCES. 66. When extenuating circumstances exist in favour of an offender, they may be considered, and the penalty reduced ac- ..."

2. Criminology by Raffaele Garofalo (1914)
"extenuating Circumstances In passing, a word may be proper on the subject of extenuating circumstances. The principle here involved is one which effected ..."

3. Journal of Comparative Legislation and International Law by Society of Comparative Legislation, London (1908)
"extenuating Circumstances " in France.—The late Lord Coleridge was driving towards his ... One expedient is the recognition of " extenuating circumstances. ..."

4. The Bookman (1907)
"This we are ready to accept as "extenuating circumstances." Frankly, The is worth reading. It George Ade in Zenda Vein Slim Princess will furnish an hour's ..."

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