Definition of "extenuated" [extenuated]

• Simple past tense and past participle of extenuate. (verb)

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• "He contended that, in the first assault Mr. Desailly was the aggressor, having exhibited an unpardonable degree of negligence and carelessness, which not only extenuated the conduct of the defendant, but amounted to a positive excuse and justification."
• ""It's just extenuated the rules being abrogated by colleges and … these kids are worth $30-$40-$50 million while still 18 years of age.""
• "Within months came the 'excuse' of nine-eleven which has been the single means to 'justify' such extenuated ends that must surely be the wetdreams of any Texas oilman since 1950."