noun
- plural of extenuation; circumstances or facts that make a fault or offense seem less serious or blameworthy
Usage: Usually used in the phrase 'in extenuation of' or 'extenuating circumstances'; Legal and formal contexts
Examples
- The judge considered several extenuations before sentencing the defendant.
- His lawyer presented extenuations that explained his client's behavior.
- There are no extenuations for such reckless conduct.
- The court found certain extenuations in the circumstances surrounding the crime.
- She offered various extenuations for missing the deadline, but none were accepted.
- In extenuation of his actions, he claimed he was under extreme stress.