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probabiliorism|prɒbəˈbɪlɪərɪz(ə)m|
[f. as next + -ism.]
The doctrine of the probabiliorists; according to which, in opposition to probabilism, it is claimed that that side on which the evidence preponderates is more probably right and therefore ought to be followed.
1845Gladstone Glean. (1879) VII. 192 Probabilism is by no means the universal or compulsory doctrine of the Roman theologians... It is confronted by a system called Probabiliorism: which teaches that, when in doubt among several alternatives of conduct, we are bound to choose that which has the greatest likelihood of being right. 1882–3Schaff's Encycl. Relig. Knowl. III. 1931 Probabiliorism..demands that the more probable opinion shall always be chosen. 1885Catholic Dict. s.v. Moral Theology. |