casuistry

名词 n.
中文释义
英 /ˈkæzjuːɪstɹi/|/ˈkæʒjuːɪstɹi/|/ˈkæʒuːɪstɹi/    美 /ˈkæʒuːəstɹi/

英文释义

名词 n.
  1. The process of answering practical questions by means of interpretation of rules, or of cases that illustrate such rules, especially in ethics; case-based reasoning. countable,uncountable
    — Cages for Gnats, and Chains to Yoak a Flea; Dry'd Butterflies, and Tomes of Caſuiſtry
  2. An intricate argument, particularly; Hairsplitting, argument with quibbling detail. countable,derogatory,uncountable
  3. An intricate argument, particularly; Sophistry, a specious argument designed to defend an action or feeling. countable,derogatory,uncountable
    — I felt it was hopeless to argue against casuistry of this nature, which, if it were carried to its logical conclusion, would absolutely destroy all morality, as we understand it.
  4. An intricate argument, particularly; Legalism, argument concerning the text of a written law against all other factors. countable,derogatory,uncountable

词形变化

casuistries plural

词汇关系

相关词
casuist casuistic casuistical casuistically casuistics

词源

Etymology tree
English casuist
Middle English -re,-ri,-rie,-ry,-rye
English -ry
English casuistry
From casuist + -ry.
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