proportionality
noun/prəˌpɔrʃəˈnælɪti/
Frequency rank: #17,919 most common English word
Meaning
the quality of being in proper balance or ratio between parts or elements.
Example sentence
The judge emphasized that proportionality between the crime and its punishment is essential in a fair legal system.
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