casuistical

Estimated CEFR level: C2 — Proficiency

Estimated from word frequency; not an official CEFR classification.

Definition

  1. adjective of or relating to or practicing casuistry
  2. adjective of or relating to the use of ethical principles to resolve moral problems

Etymology

From casuist + -ical.

In classic literature

Synonyms

casuistic

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