extenuation

[US]/ɪkˌstɛnjuˈeɪʃən/
[UK]/ɪkˌstɛnjuˈeɪʃən/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

n.the act of making something seem less serious; the state of being diminished or reduced
Word Forms

Phrases & Collocations

extenuation factor

extenuation circumstances

extenuation of guilt

extenuation reasons

extenuation plea

extenuation evidence

extenuation statement

extenuation claims

extenuation justification

extenuation argument

Example Sentences

there was no extenuation for his actions.

she offered an extenuation for her late submission.

in court, the lawyer presented an extenuation of his client's behavior.

the teacher accepted her extenuation for missing class.

his extenuation was met with skepticism.

they sought extenuation for their poor performance.

there are often extenuations in cases of extreme stress.

the judge considered the extenuation before passing sentence.

his explanation was seen as an extenuation of his mistakes.

she provided an extenuation that was hard to believe.

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