proportionate

Example Sentences

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

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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

The subsequent employment tribunal heard from the Met Police, which said Hehir's response had been "proportionate and necessary in the circumstances".

From BBC

Speaking to BBC Newsnight, she argued the government's measures were "fair and proportionate" for getting "the balance right between tax and spending".

From BBC