# casuistry

> English word · Noun · IPA /ˈkæzjuːɪstɹi/

## Definitions
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.
2. An intricate argument, particularly
3. An intricate argument, particularly
4. An intricate argument, particularly

## Etymology
From casuist + -ry.

## Source
Compiled from Wiktionary via kaikki.org (CC BY-SA). Data vintage: 2026-05-06.
Canonical page: https://plainspell.com/en/word/casuistry
