proportionality
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"Each and every attack must comply with international humanitarian law fundamental principles of distinction, proportionality and precautions to protect civilians," he said.
From Barron's • Apr. 8, 2026
"If cyber is openly acknowledged as integral to the strike package, it can help sharpen the questions about the laws of armed conflict, proportionality, and what counts as a use of force," she said.
From BBC • Mar. 11, 2026
They argued that “easier and faster isn’t always better,” and that such “superficial proportionality review” is inappropriate when constitutional rights are at stake.
From Slate • Dec. 29, 2025
“International humanitarian law clearly spells out that any attack must comply with the fundamental principles of distinction, necessity and proportionality and for precautions to be taken to protect civilians,” Türk said.
From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 23, 2025
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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