Disproportionate
/ˌdɪsprəˈpɔːrʃənət/
Definitions
- (adj.) Exceeding the appropriate, expected, or justifiable size, extent, or degree in relation to something else, often used in legal contexts to assess fairness or reasonableness.
The court ruled that the damages awarded were disproportionate to the harm suffered.
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Commentary
Often used in constitutional and administrative law to evaluate whether a legal measure is excessive compared to its intended objective.
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