proportionality

Example Sentences

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“Its numbers are so large that the implicit claim is that all recipients would have done far better than any white citizen has ever done in the marketplace, so proportionality issues will be raised.”

From Washington Times

But the principle of proportionality must be applied, which says that the harm to civilians should not be excessive in relation to the military advantage gained.

From BBC

"The moratorium arises from the need to regulate eligibility requirements, conditions and guarantees relating to facial recognition, in compliance with the principle of proportionality," the agency said in a statement.

From Reuters

“Even assuming that Musk has many friends and family members, Defendants’ breadth, burden, and proportionality arguments ring hollow.”

From New York Times

“If we look at an extension of a couple months, you still have the safety issue and there still is the question of proportionality,” Müller said.

From Washington Post