Meaning of lesser evilism | Babel Free

Definitions

The strategy or policy of choosing the lesser evil.

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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.”

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