extenuation

How To Use extenuation In A Sentence

• Whether or not he testified on the issue of guilt or innocence or as to matters in extenuation or mitigation, the accused may make an unsworn statement to the court in mitigation or extenuation of the offenses of which he stands convicted, but the right to make such an unsworn statement does not permit the filing of the affidavit of the accused. EXECUTIVE ORDER 10214
• This technique of questionable negative extenuation is used often in this entry. The Times Literary Supplement
• With respect to matter in extenuation and mitigation offered by the defense, the court may relax the rules of evidence to the extent of receiving affidavits, certificates of military and civil officers, and other writings of similar apparent authenticity and reliability. EXECUTIVE ORDER 10214
• I must say, in extenuation, that of optimists I am the most optimistic. Photo of Jack London On The Eastside of London
• It was a comfort to him, this extenuation.
• The hospitality of the Dukhobors is usually without price, but Bill took what I proffered him, remarking in extenuation, and with a rising emphasis: Janey Canuck in the West
• Showing that some of those killed were even more bloodthirsty than their killers is no extenuation.
• I can only say in extenuation, I owe to Dr. Riddell, whom I am very happy to see here today, my deep interest in the early days in international affairs. The New Face of the United Nations
• Ans. Avoiding all scholastical discourses, as unsuited to the work of this day, I shall briefly give in unto you how this is a sinful thing, yet sinners are given up unto it without the least extenuation of their guilt, or colour for charge on the justice and goodness of God. The Sermons of John Owen
• Whether or not it introduced evidence on the issue of guilt or innocence, the defense may, after findings of guilty are announced and before the court closes to vote on the sentence, introduce matter in extenuation or mitigation. EXECUTIVE ORDER 10214