PROBABILISM
Scrabble letter values: P3R1O1B3A1B3I1L1I1S1M3 = 19
Definition
- noun a Roman Catholic system of casuistry that when expert opinions differ an actor can follow any solidly probable opinion that he wishes 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.