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extenuatory

[ ik-sten-yoo-uh-tawr-ee, -tohr-ee ]

adjective

  1. tending to extenuate; characterized by extenuation; extenuating.

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Word History and Origins

Origin of extenuatory1

From the Late Latin word extenuātōrius, dating back to 1800–10. See extenuate, -tory 1

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Example Sentences

Coupled, however, as the inculpation is with extenuatory remarks, we think Lord Byrons observations valuable.

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