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casuistry means: moral philosophy based on the application of general ethical principles to resolve moral dilemmas

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casuistry

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9 lettersPronunciation /ˈkæzjuːɪstɹi/Part of speech nounSorted acirsstuyStarts with CEnds with Y0 clues

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moral philosophy based on the application of general ethical principles to resolve moral dilemmas

From casuist + -ry.

“Cages for Gnats, and Chains to Yoak a Flea; Dry'd Butterflies, and Tomes of Caſuiſtry”
““And if you lose?” Diana enunciated, through a thin grin. She meant to extract casuistry’s penalty in advance.”
“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.”

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