Definition extenuating circumstances in British English

extenuating circumstances noun

[plural] noun

/ɪkˌstenjʊeɪtɪŋ ˈsɜː(r)kəmˌstænsɪz/

conditions that make a bad action or mistake seem less serious, sometimes even making it seem reasonable

Synonyms and related words

situation circumstance conditions

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