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Proportionality

/prəˌpɔrʃəˈnælɪti/
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(noun) the property of being proportional

The rule of proportionality is central to the legal system.
We need to maintain a sense of proportionality in our response.
CEFR Practice Quiz
The court applied the principle of ____ to ensure the sentence was fair and not excessive.

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