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Definition of Casuistry

1. Noun. Argumentation that is specious or excessively subtle and intended to be misleading.

2. Noun. Moral philosophy based on the application of general ethical principles to resolve moral dilemmas.

Definition of Casuistry

1. a. The science or doctrine of dealing with cases of conscience, of resolving questions of right or wrong in conduct, or determining the lawfulness or unlawfulness of what a man may do by rules and principles drawn from the Scriptures, from the laws of society or the church, or from equity and natural reason; the application of general moral rules to particular cases.

Definition of Casuistry

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Lexicographical Neighbors of Casuistry

casualty casualty Casualty Care Research Center Casuaridae Casuariiformes casuarina Casuarinaceae Casuarinales casuarinas Casuarina equisetfolia

Casuarius casuist casuistic casuistical casuistries casuistry (current term) casuists casus casus belli CAT

CAT cat's-claw cat's-ear cat's-eye pupil cat's-eye syndrome cat's-paw cat's-tail cat's cradle cat's cry syndrome cat's eye

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