Meaning

  1. (countable, uncountable) The process of answering practical questions via interpretation of rules, or of cases that illustrate such rules, especially in ethics; case-based reasoning.
  2. (countable, derogatory, uncountable) A specious argument designed to defend an action or feeling.

Translations

σοφιστική ηθικολογία

Gewissenslehre

Anwendung von Grundsätzen auf Einzelfälle

casuismo

Pronounced as (IPA)
/ˈkæzjuːɪstɹi/
Etymology

From casuist + -ry. First use appears c. 1712-1714. See cite below.

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