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casuistry

noun

/ˈkæʒuɪstri/

Meaning

The use of clever but false reasoning, especially in relation to moral questions.

The lawyer’s argument was dismissed as mere casuistry.

sophistry, fallacy, deception, trickery, quibbling

truth, honesty, sincerity

moral casuistry, political casuistry, legal casuistry

sharp curved nail on the foot of an animal or bird

The quality or state of being exposed to the possibility of being attacked or harmed.

The ability of an organism to resist a particular infection or toxin.

A rule made by a company, organization, or local authority to control the actions of its members.

kidney-shaped nuts from the cashew tree, commonly eaten as snacks or used in cooking

Aspects or features of a situation, problem, or thing.