About The Word Casuist
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Casuist
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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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