ADJ [usually ADJ n]情有可原的;可减轻处罚的 If you say that there are extenuating circumstances for a bad situation or wrong action, you mean that there are reasons or factors which partly excuse it. 情有可原的;可减轻处罚的 [formal]
The defendants decide to admit their guilt, but insist that there are extenuating circumstances.
被告方决定认罪,但是坚称有从轻情节。
SYN mitigating, qualifying, justifying, moderating