casuistic

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

ruОтносящийся к казуистике; использование умных, но несостоятельных рассуждений, особенно в моральных или юридических вопросах.esRelativo a la casuística; que emplea razonamientos hábiles pero insostenibles o engañosos, especialmente en cuestiones morales o legales.frRelatif à la casuistique ; qui use de raisonnements subtils mais spécieux, notamment dans les questions morales ou juridiques.deDie Kasuistik betreffend; auf spitzfindige, oft sophistische Weise moralische oder rechtliche Fragen durch scheinbar kluge, aber haltlose Argumentation entscheidend.ptRelativo à casuística; uso de raciocínios espertos, porém falhos ou enganosos, especialmente em questões morais ou jurídicas.zh指与诡辩术相关的；使用看似聪明但实际站不住脚的推理，尤指在道德或法律问题上。arمتعلق بعلم الحالات أو المنطق الجدلي؛ استخدام استدلالات ذكية لكن مضللة أو غير سليمة، خاصة في المسائل الأخلاقية أو القانونية.

1. Relating to casuistry C2 formal

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

   • 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.

   ruКазуистическийescasuísticofrcasuistique (relatif à la casuistique)dekasuistischptCasuísticozh诡辩的arقَزْوِيَاسِيّ

   同义词: casuistical

2. Overly subtle or deceptive reasoning C2 formal

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

   • 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.

   ruКазуистическийescasuísticofrCasuistique (au sens péjoratif)deKasuis­tischptCasuísticozh诡辩的arالمُغالِط

   同义词: captiousdeceptiveevasivefallacioussophisticalspecious

   反义词: candidguilelesshonestingenuoussincerestraightforward

• more casuistic comparative form
• most casuistic superlative form