PROPORTIONALITY Definition & Meaning

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proportionality

[ pruh-pawr-shuh-nal-i-tee ]

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noun

the fact or quality of being in proper balance or relation as to size or quantity, degree, severity, etc.:
Even a defensive response to an unjust attack may go far beyond legitimate defense if it causes destruction that violates the principle of proportionality.

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�y��vlog History and Origins

Origin of proportionality¹

First recorded in 1425–75 in a different sense; proportional ( def ) + -ity ( def )

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Mr Lord, who also helped launch the Warehouse Project dance music events, said he was "concerned over inconsistencies and a lack of proportionality" in how the review was handled.

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UN experts have raised concerns about the proportionality and necessity of Israeli air strikes on residential buildings in densely populated areas in Lebanon.

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Even then, any attack must still comply with the fundamental principles of distinction, proportionality and precautions in attack.

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The spokesperson added that the trust works "to ensure we embed fairness and proportionality principles into our income recovery processes".

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He cited the laws of distinction, which requires warring parties to distinguish between combatants and civilians, proportionality, which prohibits attacks where harm to civilians outweighs military advantage, and precautions in attacks.

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