probabilism

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Synonyms: probabilist, probability, probabilize

Antonyms: probabilist, probability, probabilize

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Noun

1. {{lb|en|philosophy}} The [[doctrine]] that, in the absence of [[certainty]], [[probability]] is the best [[criterion]].
2. {{lb|en|theology|mostly|Catholicism}} The [[casuistic]] doctrine that, in difficult matters of [[conscience]], one may safely follow a doctrine that is probable, e.g. approved by a recognized Doctor of the Church, even if the opposite opinion is more probable.

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