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Article 66Reduction of Punishment in Light of Extenuating Circumstances

第六十六条(酌量減軽)

Punishment may be reduced in light of the extenuating circumstances of a crime.

犯罪の情状に酌量すべきものがあるときは、その刑を減軽することができる。

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