Such as render a delict or crime less aggravated, heinous, or reprehensible than it would otherwise be, or tend to palliate or lessen its guilt. Such circumstances may ordinarily be shown in order to reduce the punishment or damages. … [Read more...]

Out of the way. When, in an action of trespass, the defendant pleads a right of way, the defendant may reply extra viam, that the trespass was committed beyond the way, or make a new assignment. … [Read more...]

That which renders a crime or tort less heinous than it would be without it: it is opposed to aggravation. (q. v. ) 2. In general, extenuating circumstances go in mitigation of punishment in criminal cases, or of damages in those of a civil nature. See Aggravation; Mitigation. … [Read more...]

A portion or fragment of a writing. In Scotch law, the certified copy, by a clerk of a court, of the proceedings in an action carried on before the court and of the judgment pronounced; containing also an order for execution or proceedings thereupon. Jacob; Whishaw. … [Read more...]

The privilege of those persons (such as foreign ministers) who, though temporarily resident within a state, are not subject to the operation of its laws. … [Read more...]