noun
reduction of punishment due to extenuating circumstances
A formal legal term used in criminal law contexts. Refers to the judge's discretion to reduce a sentence after considering mitigating factors.
裁判官は酌量減軽を認め、刑期を短縮した。
The judge granted a reduction of punishment in light of extenuating circumstances and shortened the prison term.
弁護人は酌量減軽を求めて情状酌量を主張した。
The defense attorney argued for leniency, seeking a reduction of punishment based on extenuating circumstances.