Usually means: Factor reducing severity of guilt.
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▸ noun:  Synonym of extenuating circumstance

Similar:
attenuating circumstance, supervening cause, duress of circumstances, diminished capacity, plea in abatement, deterrency, misjustice, supersusceptibility, suspensive condition, helper verb, more...

Types:
force majeure, act of God, more...

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Similar:
attenuating circumstance, supervening cause, duress of circumstances, diminished capacity, plea in abatement, deterrency, misjustice, supersusceptibility, suspensive condition, helper verb, more...

Types:
force majeure, act of God, more...



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