casuistic

Adjective

cas=u=is=tic

WORDNET DICTIONARY

casuistic(a = adj.pert) casuistical - of or relating to or practicing casuistry; "overly subtle casuistic reasoning"

Derived form noun casuistry₁

casuistic(a = adj.pert) casuistical - of or relating to the use of ethical principles to resolve moral problems;

Derived form noun casuistry₂

casuistic, a.

Of or pertaining to casuists or casuistry; as, casuistic thinking. [1913 Webster]