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proportionality
[pruh-pawr-shuh-nal-i-tee]
noun
the fact or quality of being in proper balance or relation as to size or quantity, degree, severity, etc..
Even a defensive response to an unjust attack may go far beyond legitimate defense if it causes destruction that violates the principle of proportionality.
Word History and Origins
Origin of proportionality1
Example Sentences
It was the latest expression of a president unleashed from conventional parameters on his power, unconcerned with states’ rights or the proportionality of his actions.
“These events raise serious questions about the appropriateness, proportionality, and execution of ICE tactics.”
But he added: "It's relatively easy to understand why constituents in West Northamptonshire question the proportionality of Lucy's sentence when they see offenders in other high-profile and serious cases walk free and avoid jail."
Mr Lord, who also helped launch the Warehouse Project dance music events, said he was "concerned over inconsistencies and a lack of proportionality" in how the review was handled.
UN experts have raised concerns about the proportionality and necessity of Israeli air strikes on residential buildings in densely populated areas in Lebanon.
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