Probabilism \Prob"a*bil*ism\, n. [Cf. F. probabilisme.] The doctrine of the probabilists.
probabilism
n 1: 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
2: (philosophy) the doctrine that (since certainty is
unattainable) probability is a sufficient basis for belief
and action