Based on the principle of double effect, an action must meet two criteria to be considered a violation of a fundamental value.

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The principle of double effect states that an action may be acceptable even if it has negative consequences, as long as the action was intended to achieve a good outcome, the negative consequences were not the intended outcome, and the good outcome is proportionate to the bad. It does not necessarily follow that an action meeting these criteria is a violation of a fundamental value.

Based on the Principle of Double Effect, an Action Must