casuist [
'kæzjuist]
n. 决疑论者, 诡辩家
casuist[ noun ]
someone whose reasoning is subtle and often specious
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Casuist \Cas"u*ist\, n. [L. casus fall, case; cf. F. casuiste.
See {Casual}.]
One who is skilled in, or given to, casuistry.
The judment of any casuist or learned divine concerning
the state of a man's soul, is not sufficient to give
him confidence. --South.
Casuist \Cas"u*ist\, v. i.
To play the casuist. --Milton.