extenuation
ex-ten-u-a-tion
noun
The act of making a fault, offence, or negative situation seem less serious or excusable.
"His lawyer presented evidence in extenuation of the crime."
Thesaurus
Synonyms: mitigation, palliation
ex-ten-u-a-tion
The act of making a fault, offence, or negative situation seem less serious or excusable.
"His lawyer presented evidence in extenuation of the crime."
Synonyms: mitigation, palliation