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proportionality

[pruh-pawr-shuh-nal-i-tee] / prəˌpɔr ʃəˈnæl ɪ ti /




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"Each and every attack must comply with international humanitarian law fundamental principles of distinction, proportionality and precautions to protect civilians," he said.

From Barron's • Apr. 8, 2026

The European Commission will check the aid’s proportionality and its effect on competition, fearing it may reinforce EDF’s market power.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 31, 2026

Pointing to the issue of former Welsh Reform leader Nathan Gill being jailed for accepting Kremlin bribes, he added: "It's not about whataboutery, I think it's about proportionality."

From BBC • Mar. 20, 2026

They argued that “easier and faster isn’t always better,” and that such “superficial proportionality review” is inappropriate when constitutional rights are at stake.

From Slate • Dec. 29, 2025

This inverse proportionality between apparent size and distance is the basis of perspective in art and photography.

From "Cosmos" by Carl Sagan




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