| 单词 | proportionality |
| 释义 | proportionality (prəpɔːʳʃənælɪti ) uncountable noun The principle of proportionality is the idea that an action should not be more severe than is necessary, especially in a war or when punishing someone for a crime. [formal] Nuclear weapons seem to violate the just war principle of proportionality. He said there was a need for proportionality in sentencing. Collocations: principle of proportionality That would be contrary to the principle of proportionality and would effectively render section 43 redundant. Times,Sunday Times Such a justification had to fulfil the principle of proportionality. Times, Sunday Times That required in turn that the limitation had to meet a pressing social need and satisfy the principle of proportionality. Times, Sunday Times A more sophisticated approach would be to adopt the principle of proportionality. Times, Sunday Times There was also a reflection of the principle of proportionality, striking a fair balance between the general rights of the community and the personal rights of the individual. Times, Sunday Times |
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