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ca·su·ist·ry
\ˈkazhəwə̇strē, -i\ noun
(-es)
Etymology: casuist + -ry
1.
a. : the study of or the doctrine that deals with cases of conscience
b. : the reasoning about or resolution of questions of right or wrong in conduct through the application of religious or secular ethical principles and rules
2. : sophistical, equivocal, or specious reasoning : false application of principles specifically in regard to law or morals
< no ingenious casuistry will convince us that this loss is really a victory > |