Extenuating definition

Present participle of extenuate.
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That lessens the seriousness of something by providing an excuse.
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The definition of extenuating is circumstances or facts that are lessening the severity of something or explaining bad behavior.

If you were starving when you stole a loaf of bread, your starvation is an example of an extenuating circumstance.

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Extenuating Sentence Examples

  • No evidence was presented to suggest cause or extenuating circumstances.

  • The following rules typically apply, but there may be extenuating circumstances in which the laws become more flexible.

  • The individual is generally homebound as a result of frailty, illness, or extenuating circumstances.

  • If a taxpayer is genuinely unable to pay due to extenuating circumstances, the IRS may decide to delay collection for a period of time.

  • It goes on to caution that extenuating factors could exist, such as immaturity, habitual, or psychological problems.

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