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EXTENUATION(law)

EXTENUATION (law)


EXTENUATION. That which renders a crime or tort less heinous than it would be without it: it is opposed to aggravation. (q.v. ) be without it: it is opposed to aggravation. (q.v. ) 2. In general, extenuating circumstances go in mitigation of punishment 2. In general, extenuating circumstances go in mitigation of punishment in criminal cases, or of damages in those of a civil nature. See in criminal cases, or of damages in those of a civil nature. See Aggravation; Mitigation. Aggravation; Mitigation.