Comparative law notes
Although at least some of the meanings of this term generally match the meaning of the German concept of Verhältnismäßigkeit, one should be very careful to use it, unless the context is completely clear.
There are multiple definitions - click on the translation that matches your context.
- proportionality
- proportionality of state intervention
Verhältnismäßigkeit means:
Verhältnismäßigkeit
Substantiv
partial
proportionality
noun
Definitions of proportionality
(EU LAW) the principle that a decision taken by the EU should not go beyond what is necessary to achieve an objective (especially one set out in the Treaty of Rome)
The proposed legislation lacks proportionality under the Treaty of Rome
(INTERNATIONAL LAW) the idea that harm caused to civilians or civilian property must not be too great in relation to the advantage to be gained by a military attack
There must be an investigation into the proportionality of the response by the United Front.
the idea that government action should be proportional to the ends achieved by that action
The raising of interest rates to 15% to curb inflation showed a complete lack of proportionality.