probabilism noun. ['prɒbǝbɪlɪz(ǝ)m] M19.
[from Latin probabilis: see PROBABLE, -ISM.]
1. Roman Catholic Church. The doctrine that in matters of conscience on which there is disagreement among authorities, it is lawful to follow any course in support of which the authority of a recognized doctor of the Church can be cited. M19.

2. Philosophy. The theory that there is no absolutely certain knowledge, but that there may be grounds of belief sufficient for practical life. E20.

3. Philosophy. The theory that the laws of nature are not deterministic but merely give probabilities or tendencies. M20.

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