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Casuistical

Adjective

Meaning 1: Related to or using casuistry, which involves the determination of right and wrong in ethical cases.

Example sentence: The casuistical approach to ethics aims to provide practical guidance for moral dilemmas.

Adjective

Meaning 2: Characterized by casuistry, focusing excessively on minor details while ignoring or disregarding important principles or ethical considerations.

Example sentence: The casuistical argument was so convoluted that it completely avoided the main issue at hand.

Adverb

Meaning: In a casuistical manner; using casuistry.

Example sentence: The lawyer argued casuistically, attempting to bend the rules to favor his client.

Noun

Meaning: A casuist or someone who engages in casuistry.

Example sentence: The casuistical believed that situational ethics were more important than adhering to moral principles.

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