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Meaning of proportionalism | Babel Free

Noun CEFR C2

Definitions

A theory in ethics, lying between consequentialism and deontology, holding that it is never right to go against a principle unless there is a proportionate reason to justify doing so.

uncountable

CEFR level

C2
Mastery
This word is part of the CEFR C2 vocabulary — mastery level.
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See also

proportionalist Proportionality Proportionally Proportionate Proportionated Proportionately

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