A striped racer, also known as the California whipsnake, is a species of non-venomous snake native to the coast and foothills of California. It is a long, slender, and fast-moving snake, identified by its distinctive stripes running down the length of its body. They primarily feed on lizards and small rodents. The scientific name for this species is Masticophis lateralis.
Extenuation
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The act of axtenuating or the state of being extenuated; theact of making thin, slender, or lean, or of palliating; diminishing,or lessening; palliation, as of a crime; mitigation, as ofpunishment.To listen . . . to every extenuation of what is evil. I. Taylor.
Extenuation meaning & definition 1 of Extenuation.
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the fact of judging a wrong act less seriously by giving reasons for it:
Extenuation meaning & definition 2 of Extenuation.
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The action of lessening the seriousness of guilt or an offense.
Extenuation meaning & definition 3 of Extenuation.
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