Commeasured

/kɒˈmɛʒərd/ adjective

Definition

Measured together with something else; having been compared using a common standard; proportional or balanced.

Etymology

Past tense or past participle of 'commeasure.' This form describes the state of things that have been held up to the same measure.

Kelly Says

A 'commeasured response' in diplomacy or law means the punishment or consequence has been carefully calibrated to match the offense—proportionality is literally built into the word.

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