ˈkazhəwə̇strē, -i noun
( -es )
Etymology: casuist + -ry
1.
a. : the study of or the doctrine that deals with cases of conscience
b. : the reasoning about or resolution of questions of right or wrong in conduct through the application of religious or secular ethical principles and rules
2. : sophistical, equivocal, or specious reasoning : false application of principles specifically in regard to law or morals
no ingenious casuistry will convince us that this loss is really a victory