proportionalism
A theory in ethics, lying between consequentialism and deontology, holding that it is…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.
Meaning
1 senses(uncountable)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.
Origin
From proportional + -ism.From proportional + -ism.
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Lessons for this word
1 lessons- A1Countable and uncountable nouns — Because it can be uncountable