casuistic

• Relatif à la casuistique ; qui use de raisonnements subtils mais spécieux, notamment dans les questions morales ou juridiques.

Relating to casuistry; the use of clever but unsound reasoning, especially in moral or legal questions.

1. Relating to casuistryC2formal

   Of or relating to the practice of casuistry, which involves resolving moral problems by applying ethical principles to specific cases.

   casuistique (relatif à la casuistique)

   • The philosopher's casuistic approach helped clarify the ethical dilemma.
   • Her casuistic reasoning was praised for its thoroughness.
   • The debate took a casuistic turn when discussing the moral implications.

   Synonymescasuistical

2. Overly subtle or deceptive reasoningC2formal

   Characterized by the use of clever but often misleading or overly subtle reasoning, especially in moral matters.

   Casuistique (au sens péjoratif)

   • His casuistic arguments were designed to avoid the real issue.
   • The lawyer's casuistic interpretation of the law confused the jury.
   • Critics dismissed the proposal as casuistic and self-serving.

   Synonymescaptiousdeceptiveevasivefallacioussophisticalspecious

   Antonymescandidguilelesshonestingenuoussincerestraightforward