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