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Definition of Casuist
1. Noun. Someone whose reasoning is subtle and often specious.
Exact synonyms: Sophist
Generic synonyms: Ratiocinator, Reasoner
Derivative terms: Casuistical, Casuistical, Casuistry, Sophism, Sophistic, Sophistical
Generic synonyms: Ratiocinator, Reasoner
Derivative terms: Casuistical, Casuistical, Casuistry, Sophism, Sophistic, Sophistical
Definition of Casuist
1. n. One who is skilled in, or given to, casuistry.
2. v. i. To play the casuist.
Definition of Casuist
1. one who resolves ethical problems [n -S]