ALL meanings of casuist
cas·u·ist
C c - noun casuist a person, esp a theologian, who attempts to resolve moral dilemmas by the application of general rules and the careful distinction of special cases 3
- noun casuist a person who is oversubtle in his or her analysis of fine distinctions; sophist 3
- noun casuist a person expert in, or inclined to resort to, casuistry 3
- noun casuist an oversubtle or disingenuous reasoner, especially in questions of morality. 1
- noun casuist a person who studies and resolves moral problems of judgment or conduct arising in specific situations. 1
- noun casuist A person who uses clever but unsound reasoning, especially in relation to moral questions; a sophist. 1
- noun casuist (ethics) A person who resolves cases of conscience or moral duty. 0
- noun casuist Someone who attempts to specify exact and precise rules for the direction of every circumstance of behavior. 0
- noun casuist One who is skilled in, or given to, casuistry. 0