/ɪkˌstɛnjuˈeɪʃən/ – noun
Definition: tình tiết giảm nhẹ (tội).
A more thorough explanation: Extenuation is a legal term that refers to circumstances or factors that may serve to lessen the severity or culpability of an offense or wrongdoing. It involves providing reasons or explanations that may reduce the seriousness of a particular act or offense.
Example: The defendant’s difficult childhood was presented as an extenuation for his criminal behavior.