proportionate

Example Sentences

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“UBS continues to advocate for a strengthening of the regulatory framework with targeted, proportionate and internationally aligned measures,” it said in an emailed statement.

From The Wall Street Journal

In couples where one partner earns notably more than the other, 49% split expenses proportionate to their respective incomes.

From MarketWatch

But she said any enforcement would need to be proportionate to the setting.

From BBC

In his ruling, Judge Mark Sutherland said the toilet policy was a "proportionate means of achieving a legitimate aim" to create an inclusive workplace environment for trans staff.

From BBC

Under international law, police forces are allowed to use chemicals as crowd-control agents as long as they are considered proportionate and have only short-term effects.

From BBC