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casuistic

[ kazh-oo-is-tik ]

adjective

  1. pertaining to casuists or casuistry.
  2. oversubtle; intellectually dishonest; sophistical:

    casuistic distinctions.



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˜yÐÄvlog History and Origins

Origin of casuistic1

First recorded in 1650–60; casuist + -ic
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Example Sentences

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The Jansenists, however, endeavored to meet the Papal condemnation with casuistic subtlety.

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In a spirit of reverence they followed the recital of the Haggadah, as the patriarch intoned in a feeble but impressive voice, the queer, outlandish, Talmudic, and casuistic interpretations of the festival.

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The casuistic, practical, individualistic ethics of Confucius were radically changed to general principles of ideal conduct, with the addition of æsthetic elements, and a strong emphasis laid on group loyalty rather than on filial piety.

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Now the casuistic and argumentative element becomes more prominent; the dramatic aspect retires into the background, the philosophical teacher advances.

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Nietzsche in one of his earliest works examines Wagner's theory and amplifies it by a rather casuistic interpretation of the evolution of art.

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