probabilism

Noun

 * 1)  The doctrine that, in the absence of certainty, probability is the best criterion.
 * 2)  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.

Translations

 * Greek: πιθανισμός,

Etymology
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