proportionality
noun /prəˌpɔːʃəˈnæləti/
/prəˌpɔːrʃəˈnæləti/
[uncountable] (formal)- the principle that an action, a punishment, etc. should not be more severe than is necessary
(行动、处罚等的)相称原则,恰当性 - A major exception to the principle of proportionality relates to the sentencing of offenders for violent and sexual offences.
相称原则的一个主要例外涉及对暴力和性犯罪罪犯的判刑。
- A major exception to the principle of proportionality relates to the sentencing of offenders for violent and sexual offences.