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Casuist

Casuist Meaning & Definition
Casuist Definition And Meaning

What's The Definition Of Casuist?

[n] someone whose reasoning is subtle and often specious

Synonyms | Synonyms for Casuist: sophist

Related Terms | Find terms related to Casuist:

See Also | ratiocinator | reasoner

Casuist In Webster's Dictionary

\Cas"u*ist\, n. [L. casus fall, case; cf. F. casuiste. See {Casual}.] One who is skilled in, or given to, casuistry. The judment of any casuist or learned divine concerning the state of a man's soul, is not sufficient to give him confidence. --South.
\Cas"u*ist\, v. i. To play the casuist. --Milton.

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