/mɪˈtɪɡeɪtɪŋ ˈsɜrkəmstənsɪz/ – Phrase
Definition: Các tình huống làm giảm hình phạt.
A more thorough explanation: facts that can be considered by a court to reduce the punishment given to someone convicted of a crime
Example: The Supreme Court upheld the death sentences, saying it did not find “any mitigating circumstances in favour of these women”.