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proportionality

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




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Their analysis found that every method for electing a national legislature involves compromises, usually among local representation, national proportionality, and the total number of parliamentary seats.

From Science Daily ● Aug. 2, 2026

Measure gravity by the statute’s subject matter rather than the defendant’s conduct and proportionality review approves everything.

From Slate ● Jul. 28, 2026

"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

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

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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