proportionality

Example Sentences

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But where “The Monkey’s” snide sense of humor about its kills quickly grew smug, this time Perkins’ light touch — even during the most frightening moments — gives this slight film just the right proportionality.

From Los Angeles Times

Our study drew on moral foundations theory, which proposes that people’s sense of right and wrong is built on six core values – care, equality, proportionality, loyalty, authority and purity.

From Salon

Regarding proportionality, international law addresses this in two distinct ways.

From BBC

Jarvis praised the police for their action under pressure and said "proportionality" was an important consideration.

From BBC

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.

From BBC