CASUISTIC

casuistic, casuistical

(adjective) of or relating to the use of ethical principles to resolve moral problems

casuistic, casuistical

(adjective) of or relating to or practicing casuistry; “overly subtle casuistic reasoning”

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Etymology

Adjective

casuistic (comparative more casuistic, superlative most casuistic)

Relating to casuistry (attempts to solve moral dilemmas by applying general rules).

Overly subtle, hair-splitting.

Source: Wiktionary


Cas`u*is"tic, Cas`u*is"tic*al, a.

Definition: Of or pertaining to casuists or casuistry.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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