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