casuist

noun ca·su·ist \ˈka-zhü-ist, ˈkazh-wist\

Definition of CASUIST

: one skilled in or given to casuistry

— ca·su·is·tic \ˌka-zhə-ˈwis-tik\ or ca·su·is·ti·cal \-ti-kəl\ adjective

probably from Spanish casuista, from Latin casus fall, chance — more at case

First Known Use: 1609

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