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proportionality

[pruh-pawr-shuh-nal-i-tee] / prəˌpɔr ʃəˈnæl ɪ ti /




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Although a completely 'fair' electoral system may not exist, the researchers argue that countries can still manage the conflict between regional representation, proportionality, and parliamentary size more effectively.

From Science Daily Aug. 2, 2026

"While respecting Canada's sovereign right to enforce its immigration laws, Ghana considers that reliance on unproven charges in the absence of a judicial determination raises fundamental questions of fairness and proportionality," said the statement.

From Barron's Jun. 13, 2026

However, it added that officials want to check the proportionality of the support and its effect on competition in the market.

From The Wall Street Journal Mar. 31, 2026

A second principle that limits when deadly force can legally be used is proportionality: Shooting someone is only justified when it is a proportional response to the perceived threat.

From Slate Mar. 27, 2026

This inverse proportionality between apparent size and distance is the basis of perspective in art and photography.

From "Cosmos" by Carl Sagan




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