The young criminal's unsatisfactory home conditions were regarded by the judge as extenuating circumstances.
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ex·ten·u·at·ing — /ıkˈstɛnjəˌweıtıŋ/ adj used to describe something (such as an unusual situation) that makes something (such as a crime or a mistake) seem less serious or deserving of blame; usually used in the phrase extenuating circumstances The company claims… … Useful english dictionary
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