/ˈætəˌneɪtɪŋ ˈsɜːrkəmstəns/ – Phrase
Definition: tình tiết giảm nhẹ.
A more throughout explanation: “Attenuating circumstance” refers to a fact or situation that may lessen the severity of a crime or the culpability of a defendant. These circumstances are considered by a court when determining an appropriate sentence or punishment.
Example: The defendant argued that his difficult upbringing should be considered as an attenuating circumstance in sentencing.