Definition of CASUIST

casuist

Plural: casuists

Noun

  • One who resolves ethical problems or applies rules to specific cases.
  • someone whose reasoning is subtle and often specious
  • A person who resolves cases of conscience or moral duty.
  • Someone who attempts to specify exact and precise rules for the direction of every circumstance of behaviour.
  • One who is skilled in, or given to, casuistry.

Examples

  • As a Scrabble CASUIST, he debated the ethical implications of challenging a valid word.

Origin / Etymology

From French casuiste, from Spanish casuista, from Latin casus (“case”).

Synonyms

sophist

Scrabble Score: 9

casuist: valid Scrabble (US) TWL Word
casuist: valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary
casuist: valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary

Words With Friends Score: 11

casuist: valid Words With Friends Word