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extenuative

adj, noun — 2 senses

extenuative

adj

Etymology From extenuate + -ive.

1

Tending to extenuate.

extenuative

noun

Etymology From extenuate + -ive.

1

That which extenuates.

  • I'll leave aside the implications of connecting a 'general theory of intention' with 'extenuatives', that is, excuses.2014, B. Garvey, J. L. Austin on Language:

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