MITIGATING CIRCUMSTANCE
\mˈɪtɪɡˌe͡ɪtɪŋ sˈɜːkəmstˌans], \mˈɪtɪɡˌeɪtɪŋ sˈɜːkəmstˌans], \m_ˈɪ_t_ɪ_ɡ_ˌeɪ_t_ɪ_ŋ s_ˈɜː_k_ə_m_s_t_ˌa_n_s]\
Definitions of MITIGATING CIRCUMSTANCE
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(law) a circumstance that does not exonerate a person but which reduces the penalty associated with the offense
By Princeton University
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(law) a circumstance that does not exonerate a person but which reduces the penalty associated with the offense
By DataStellar Co., Ltd
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Activities leading up to an offense that change the perception of why the offense occurred, not necessarily justifying the offense. Family or personal situations are circumstances that may help in obtaining a reduced sentence than is typical for similar offenses. This information may be considered by the courts. It may lead to reducing the accused's degree of culpability or liability. Also refer to aggravating circumstance.
By Henry Campbell Black
