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Definitions for mitigating circumstance
mit·i·gat·ing cir·cum·stance
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mitigating circumstancenoun
(law) a circumstance that does not exonerate a person but which reduces the penalty associated with the offense
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mitigating circumstance
A mitigating circumstance is a factor or situation that does not excuse or justify an offence, but can lessen its severity and result in a reduced sentence or punishment. It refers to situations that, while not entirely absolving a person of guilt, demonstrate that the individual may have had reasons or been under conditions that somewhat decrease their blame or culpability.
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Chaldean Numerology
The numerical value of mitigating circumstance in Chaldean Numerology is: 4
Pythagorean Numerology
The numerical value of mitigating circumstance in Pythagorean Numerology is: 4
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