Casuistry ( noun , verb )

(As a noun)

Casuistry ( noun )

1. The use of clever but unsound reasoning, especially in relation to moral questions.
2. The application of moral principles to particular cases.
3. The practice of solving ethical problems by analyzing specific cases and comparing them to general rules or principles.

Origin:

From the latin word casus meaning a case or a specific situation, and the greek word -istry meaning a profession or practice.

Examples:

1. His argument was based on casuistry rather than logical reasoning.
2. The priest's sermons relied heavily on casuistry to make his points.
3. The philosopher's book was a study of casuistry.
4. The lawyer's defense relied on casuistry to establish reasonable doubt.
5. The casuistry of the argument was not convincing.

(As a verb)

Casuistry ( verb )

1. The use of clever but unsound reasoning, especially in relation to moral questions.
2. The application of moral principles to particular cases.
3. The practice of solving ethical problems by analyzing specific cases and comparing them to general rules or principles.

Origin:

From the latin word casus meaning a case or a specific situation, and the greek word -istry meaning a profession or practice.

Examples:

1. His argument was based on casuistry rather than logical reasoning.
2. The priest's sermons relied heavily on casuistry to make his points.
3. The philosopher's book was a study of casuistry.
4. The lawyer's defense relied on casuistry to establish reasonable doubt.
5. The casuistry of the argument was not convincing.