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 Definitions of casuist  [ˈkæʒ u ɪst]  

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Definition of 'casuist' Random House Webster's College Dictionary 

1. (n.) casuist
an oversubtle or disingenuous reasoner.

2.  casuist
a person who applies ethical principles to particular cases of conscience or conduct.

Etymology:  (1600–10; < Sp casuista < L cāsu(s)case1)

Definition of 'casuist' Princeton's WordNet 

1. (noun) casuist, sophist
someone whose reasoning is subtle and often specious


Definition of 'casuist' Webster Dictionary 

1. (noun) casuist
one who is skilled in, or given to, casuistry

2. (verb) casuist
to play the casuist



'casuist' - Nearby Entries  

casuarina  casuarinales  casuarius  casuist  casuistic  casuistical  casuistry  



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