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aggravating circumstances

[/ˈæɡrəveɪtɪŋ ˈsɜːrkəmstænsɪz/]
noun phrase
circunstâncias agravantes
1. In law, facts or conditions that make a crime or offense more serious or deserving of greater punishment
The judge considered the aggravating circumstances, including the victim's vulnerability and premeditation, when sentencing the defendant.
O juiz considerou as circunstâncias agravantes, incluindo a vulnerabilidade da vítima e a premeditação, ao sentenciar o réu.
2. Factors that increase the severity of an offense beyond its basic elements
Prior criminal history is often considered an aggravating circumstance in sentencing guidelines.
O histórico criminal anterior é frequentemente considerado uma circunstância agravante nas diretrizes de sentença.
Synonyms
aggravating factorsenhancing circumstancescircumstances of aggravationaggravating facts
Antonyms
mitigating circumstancesmitigating factorsextenuating circumstances

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
circunstâncias agravantes
Standard legal terminology in Brazilian Portuguese
Portugal
circunstâncias agravantes
Standard legal terminology in European Portuguese
General Brazilian
fatores agravantes
Alternative phrasing used in criminal law

Related Idioms & Phrases

in aggravation of the offense
to take into account aggravating circumstances
weigh the aggravating circumstances
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