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Meaning of lesser evilism | Babel Free

Noun CEFR B2

Definitions

The strategy or policy of choosing the lesser evil.

uncountable

Examples

“Which is to say⟳ that when left support⟳ can be taken for granted – and lesser evilism can always be mustered to that end⟳ – only the right flank needs to be appeased.”
“Sure I'm reverting to lesser evilism.”
“Lesser evilism has now become⟳ the default position to justify⟳ everything from drone strikes, domestic spying, targeted assassinations, torture and proxy wars to full-scale military intervention.”

CEFR level

B2
Upper Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.
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See also

lesser evilist lesser flamingo lesser galangal lesser goldfinch lesser green leafbird lesser grey shrike

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