extenuating

/ɛkstˈɛnjuːˌe‍ɪtɪŋ/

/ɪkˈstɛnjuˌeɪtɪŋ/

[adjective]

extenuating

[ADJECTIVE]

providing reasons that justify or reduce the seriousness of something bad, such as an offense

Examples

1. There have been some extenuating circumstances that I've done both at the same time.

2. But there are some EXTENUATING lines supply that are challenges for both the UKRAINE.

3. Yes, 100 is a closure point to REMOTE unless there are extenuating circumstances.

4. What are your extenuating circumstances why I should give you a break, or leniency, as you put it, when I look at your record and you got 10 violations?