noun
the resolving of moral problems by the application of theoretical rules to particular instances
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The philosopher's argument was based on intricate casuistry, analyzing every possible moral implication.
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The lawyer's casuistry allowed him to find loopholes in the contract.
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I can't stand his casuistry, always finding ways to twist the truth.
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Her casuistry in navigating social situations made her seem like a master manipulator.