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proportionate

adjective as in balanced

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In 2023, a previous investigation by the Crown Office concluded that the actions of police were proportionate.

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The court said social media posts were protected under Colombia's constitution and should only be limited in a proportionate way where necessary.

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The vast majority of them, with different degrees of certainty, told us that Israel's actions are not proportionate.

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"It will be pragmatic, proportionate and fair to all sides," he said.

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He added: "These are well intentioned people who made a mistake, so I need to be proportionate."

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