proportionalism

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noun

A theory in ethics, lying between consequentialism and deontology, holding that it is never right to go against a principle unless there is a proportionate reason to justify doing so.

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Meanings

nounproportionalism (uncountable)
  1. uncountableA theory in ethics, lying between consequentialism and deontology, holding that it is never right to go against a principle unless there is a proportionate reason to justify doing so.

Origin

From proportional + -ism.

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APA

proportionalism. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 4, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/proportionalism

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“proportionalism.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/proportionalism. Accessed November 4, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “proportionalism,” accessed November 4, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/proportionalism.

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