imperfect justificationglossary / imperfect justification A reason or cause that is insufficient to completely justify a defendant’s behavior but that can be used to mitigate criminal punishment. [Cases: Sentencing and Punishment 72. C.J.S. Criminal Law §§ 1465, 1526.] 词条贡献者 译员Shifang,毕业于国内一流的高级翻译学院,专注翻译各种与员工福利与高管薪酬有关的法律文件。