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Extenuating circumstances

Term · Law · MLC-T-LAW-002009

Factors or conditions that, while not excusing an offense or breach, serve to lessen its severity or culpability. These circumstances may influence sentencing in criminal cases or the assessment of damages in civil matters. Examples include duress, provocation, or a lack of prior criminal record.

Table 1. Record
IdentifierMLC-T-LAW-002009
FieldLaw
Record as JSON 
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  "id": "MLC-T-LAW-002009",
  "term": "Extenuating circumstances",
  "field": "Law",
  "definition": "Factors or conditions that, while not excusing an offense or breach, serve to lessen its severity or culpability. These circumstances may influence sentencing in criminal cases or the assessment of damages in civil matters. Examples include duress, provocation, or a lack of prior criminal record.",
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/law/extenuating-circumstances/"
}

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