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probabilism
[ prob-uh-buh-liz-uhm ]
noun
- Philosophy. the doctrine, introduced by the Skeptics, that certainty is impossible and that probability suffices to govern faith and practice.
- Roman Catholic Theology. a theory that in cases of doubt as to the lawfulness of an action, it is permissible to follow a sound opinion favoring its lawfulness.
probabilism
/ ˈprɒbəbɪˌlɪzəm /
noun
- philosophy the doctrine that although certainty is impossible, probability is a sufficient basis for belief and action
- the principle of Roman Catholic moral theology that in a situation in which authorities differ as to what is the right course of action it is permissible to follow any course which has the support of some authority
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Derived Forms
- ˈprobabilist, nounadjective
- ˌprobabilˈistic, adjective
- ˌprobabilˈistically, adverb
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Other Words From
- proba·bi·list noun adjective
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Word History and Origins
Origin of probabilism1
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Example Sentences
Again, the doctrine of probabilism is utterly misunderstood.
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Probabilism has to do only with the existence, interpretation, or applicability of a law, not with the differentiation of actions.
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The opinion against a law to permit probabilism must be solid.
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The opinion against a law to constitute Probabilism must be solid.
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The doctrine of Probabilism is connected with the promulgation of law.
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