/ˈsɜː.kəm.stɑːns/ – Noun
Definition: hoàn cảnh, tình huống, tình trạng, sự việc, tình tiết.
A more thorough explanation: In legal terms, “circumstance” refers to the specific details or facts surrounding a particular event or situation that may have a bearing on the outcome or decision-making process in a legal case. These details can include factors such as time, place, motive, intent, and other relevant conditions that are considered in determining the truth or validity of a claim or defense.
Example: In light of the circumstances surrounding the case, the court decided to grant a continuance.