proportional to the crime

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• proportional — pro|por|tion|al [prəˈpo:ʃənəl US ˈpo:r ] adj something that is proportional to something else is in the correct or most suitable relationship to it in size, amount, importance etc ≠ ↑disproportionate proportional to ▪ The punishment should be… …   Dictionary of contemporary English

• proportional — pro|por|tion|al [ prə pɔrʃənl ] adjective 1. ) correct or appropriate in size, amount, or degree when considered in relation to something else: Critics are claiming that the sentence is not proportional to the crime. 2. ) keeping the same… …   Usage of the words and phrases in modern English

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• proportional — proportional, proportionate, commensurate, commensurable are often used without marked distinction because all mean being duly proportioned to something else. Proportional and proportionate both imply due proportions either to a related thing or… …   New Dictionary of Synonyms

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