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probabilism

noun

(philosophy) the doctrine that (since certainty is unattainable) probability is a sufficient basis for belief and action

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11
Starts with
P
Ends with
M
Contains
RO
Scrabble score
19
Database source
OEWN 2025 Core

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noun

  1. (philosophy) the doctrine that (since certainty is unattainable) probability is a sufficient basis for belief and action

noun

  1. a Roman Catholic system of casuistry that when expert opinions differ an actor can follow any solidly probable opinion that they wish even though some different opinion might be more probable

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