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casuistry: Meaning and Definition of
cas•u•ist•ry
Pronunciation: (kazh'-u-strē), [key]
— pl. -ries.
- specious, deceptive, or oversubtle reasoning, esp. in questions of morality; fallacious or dishonest application of general principles; sophistry.
- the application of general ethical principles to particular cases of conscience or conduct.
See also:
- casuistry (Thesaurus)
