casuist

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A person who resolves cases of conscience or moral duty.
  2. Someone who attempts to specify exact and precise rules for the direction of every circumstance of behaviour.
  3. One who is skilled in, or given to, casuistry.

Pronunciation

/ˈkæʒuːɪst/ /ˈkæzjuːɪst/ en-us-casuist.ogg

Word forms

casuist casuists

Etymology

From French casuiste, from Spanish casuista, from Latin casus (“case”).

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