Definitions

1. adjective

relating to or resembling casuistry, especially in being based on subtle distinctions or fallacious reasoning

“The judge’s casuistic defense of the defendant raised eyebrows among the jury.”

2. noun

a method of reasoning that is based on subtle distinctions or fallacious reasoning, especially in ethics or theology

“The philosopher criticized the casuistic approach to resolving moral dilemmas.”

3. noun

a subtle or fallacious argument, especially in ethics or theology

“The politician’s casuistic argument for the new tax law was widely criticized.”