proportionality
Pronunciation
Noun
B2 Upper-intermediate
Quick answer
The state in which two or more quantities change at a constant rate relative to each other, or the principle that a response should match the scale of what caused it.
Test yourself
Which word fits the gap? "Courts often weigh _____ when deciding whether a punishment truly fits the offense."
Answer: proportionality
In your own words, what does "proportionality" mean?
The state in which two or more quantities change at a constant rate relative to each other, or the principle that a response should match the scale of what caused it.
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