| probabilism | (n) 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 |
| probabilism | (n) (philosophy) the doctrine that (since certainty is unattainable) probability is a sufficient basis for belief and action |
| Probabilism | n. [ Cf. F. probabilisme. ] The doctrine of the probabilists. [ 1913 Webster ] |