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Mitigating factor

any information or evidence presented to the court regarding the defendant or the circumstances of the crime that might result in reduced charges or a lesser sentence

Pronunciation
/ˈmɪdəˌɡeɪdɪŋ ˈfæktər/
/ˈmɪtɪɡeɪtɪŋ ˈfaktə/