Extenuating

(a.)

(only before noun) (formal) showing reasons why a wrong or illegal act, or a bad situation, should be judged less seriously or excused

情有可原的；可减轻的

e.g. There were extenuating circumstances and the defendant did not receive a prison sentence.

因有可减轻罪行的情节，被告未被判刑。

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