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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)
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Princeton's WordNet |
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1. (noun) casuist, sophist
someone whose reasoning is subtle and often specious
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Webster Dictionary |
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1. (noun) casuist
one who is skilled in, or given to, casuistry
2. (verb) casuist
to play the casuist
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