probabilism

Noun probabilism has 2 senses

• probabilism(n = noun.cognition) - 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;
is a kind of casuistry
Derived form adjective probabilistic₁

• probabilism(n = noun.cognition) - (philosophy) the doctrine that (since certainty is unattainable) probability is a sufficient basis for belief and action;
is a kind of philosophical doctrine, philosophical theory
Derived form adjective probabilistic₂