casuistry

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun

The process of answering practical questions by means of interpretation of rules, or of cases that illustrate such rules, especially in ethics; case-based reasoning.
An intricate argument, particularly
Hairsplitting, argument with quibbling detail.
Sophistry, a specious argument designed to defend an action or feeling.
Legalism, argument concerning the text of a written law against all other factors.

/ˈkæzjuːɪstɹi/ /ˈkæʒjuːɪstɹi/ /ˈkæʒuːɪstɹi/ /ˈkæʒuːəstɹi/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-casuistry.wav en-us-casuistry.ogg

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From casuist + -ry.

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