“Coffee, the favorite drink of the civilized world.” – Thomas Jefferson, third president of the United States
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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