Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
agravante
noun
/ˈæɡrəˌveɪnt/
Definition
An aggravating factor that increases the severity or culpability of a situation or crime.
Examples
- The judge considered the aggravante before handing down the sentence.
- In this case, the presence of multiple aggravantes led to a harsher punishment.
Meaning
In legal terms, it refers to circumstances that may increase the severity of a punishment or indicate a higher degree of moral blame.
Synonyms
- Enhancer
- Intensifier
- Factor