proportionate

Example Sentences

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The panel concluded that a banning order stopping her from teaching was "proportionate and in the public interest".

From BBC

Mr Justice Chamberlain said on Tuesday that the Met's decision "serves a legitimate aim, maintaining and enhancing public trust in policing, and is proportionate".

From BBC

The Scottish government said Police Scotland would remain an unarmed force and that its current capability was both appropriate and proportionate.

From BBC

They did not wholly reject the idea but said the measures should be "limited, proportionate and based on a clear understanding of the consequences".

From Barron's

Reeves argued the move was "fair and proportionate" for getting "the balance right between tax and spending".

From BBC