What does "atenuante" mean in English?

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Spanish

atenuante

English

mitigating factor

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Alternative translations of "atenuante"

mitigant
mitigator
extenuating circumstance
excuse

Examples of how to use "atenuante" in Spanish

Spanish
Fue un atenuante en el juicio.
English
It was a mitigating factor in the trial.
Spanish
El juez consideró un atenuante importante.
English
The judge considered an important mitigating factor.
Spanish
Su arrepentimiento fue un atenuante claro.
English
His remorse was a clear mitigating factor.
Spanish
Hay un atenuante por su edad avanzada.
English
There is a mitigating factor due to his advanced age.
Spanish
La prueba ofreció un atenuante inesperado.
English
The evidence presented an unexpected mitigating factor.

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