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casuist

/ˈkæzjʊɪst/ · noun

Meaning

  1. A person who resolves cases of conscience or moral duty.
  2. Someone who attempts to specify exact and precise rules for the direction of every circumstance of behaviour.
  3. One who is skilled in, or given to, casuistry.

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