casuistic
/ˌkæzjuˈɪstɪk/adj
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1
Of or related to casuistry, attempting to solve moral dilemmas by application of general rules.
2
Similar to the arguments of casuists, particularly (figurative, derogatory) overly subtle, hair-splitting.
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