Dictionary Check: probabilism

"probabilism" is a valid word!

Scrabble 19 points
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Definition

noun

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

noun

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

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