Meaning Of The Word Casuist

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casuist in American English
a person expert in, or inclined to resort to, casuistry
noun: an oversubtle or disingenuous reasoner, esp. in questions of morality

casuist in British English
noun: a person, esp a theologian, who attempts to resolve moral dilemmas by the application of general rules and the careful distinction of special cases

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