| Pronunciation: | | 'prâbubu`lizum
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- [n] the doctrine that (since certainty is unattainable) probability is a sufficient basis for belief and action
- [n] a Roman Catholic system of casuistry that when expert opinions differ an actor can follow any solidly probable opinion that he wishes even though some different opinion might be more probable
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PROBABILISM is a 11 letter word that starts with P. |
| | See Also: | | casuistry, philosophical doctrine, philosophical theory |
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| Webster's 1913 Dictionary |
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| | Definition: | | \Prob"a*bil*ism\, n. [Cf. F. probabilisme.]
The doctrine of the probabilists.
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