Definitions of extenuating circumstances
factors that might cause a wrong act to seem less serious or to be judged less seriously
Wilkins' attorney told the court that "extenuating circumstances" should be taken into account.
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extenuating circumstances means:
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factors that might cause a wrong act to seem less serious or to be judged less seriously
Wilkins' attorney told the court that "extenuating circumstances" should be taken into account.