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palliate
mastery/ˈpælieɪt/verbadj
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What is the meaning of 'palliate' in this sentence?
If, mindless of palliating circumstances, we are bound to regard the death of the Master-at-arms as the prisoner's deed, then does that deed constitute a capital crime whereof the penalty is a mortal one?