Consideration
Consideration noun - A careful weighing of the reasons for or against something.
Mitigating circumstance and consideration are semantically related. In some cases you can replace phrase "Mitigating circumstance" with "Consideration", this terms are similar.
Mitigating circumstance
Mitigating circumstance noun - (law) a circumstance that does not exonerate a person but which reduces the penalty associated with the offense.
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Synonyms for Mitigating circumstance
Consideration and mitigating circumstance are semantically related. You can use "Consideration" instead a noun phrase "Mitigating circumstance".
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