casuistry

n. 决疑论, 决疑法, 诡辩

发音

UK /ˈkæzjuːɪstɹi/
其它
UK /ˈkæʒjuːɪstɹi/
UK /ˈkæʒuːɪstɹi/
US /ˈkæʒuːəstɹi/

词形变化

casuistries 复数 casuistries

释义与例句

n.
  1. 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.

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  2. 2.

    An intricate argument, particularly

    Hairsplitting, argument with quibbling detail.

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  3. 3.

    An intricate argument, particularly

    Sophistry, a specious argument designed to defend an action or feeling.

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  4. 4.

    An intricate argument, particularly

    Legalism, argument concerning the text of a written law against all other factors.

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词汇关系

名词

上位词 5

line argument ethics argumentation moral philosophy

下位词 1

probabilism

词源

From casuist + -ry.

来源：wiktionary