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casuistry
[ kazh-oo-uh-stree ]
/ ˈkæʒ u ə stri /
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Definition of casuistry
noun, plural cas·u·ist·ries.
specious, deceptive, or oversubtle reasoning, especially in questions of morality; fallacious or dishonest application of general principles; sophistry.
the application of general ethical principles to particular cases of conscience or conduct.
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British Dictionary definitions for casuistry
casuistry
/ (ˈkæzjʊɪstrɪ) /
noun plural -ries
philosophy the resolution of particular moral dilemmas, esp those arising from conflicting general moral rules, by careful distinction of the cases to which these rules apply
reasoning that is specious, misleading, or oversubtle
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