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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

The European Commission will check the aid’s proportionality and its effect on competition, fearing it may reinforce EDF’s market power.

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

To appreciate the power of epidemics, we have to abandon this expectation about proportionality.

From "The Tipping Point" by Malcolm Gladwell


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