non-absolutism
nounUK /ˌnɒnˈæbsəluːtɪzəm/
US /ˌnɑːnˈæbsəluːtɪzəm/
The idea that rules and beliefs are not always the same for everyone.
Her non-absolutism made her listen to both sides before deciding.
OTHER MEANINGS
2. A belief that no single rule fits every situation.
Non-absolutism in ethics lets people weigh each case on its own.
3. A way of thinking that avoids strict either-or choices.
His non-absolutism helped the team find a middle ground.
4. The view that truth can depend on context.
Non-absolutism challenges the claim that one answer is always right.