Found 2 items, similar to casuist.
English → English (WordNet) Definition: casuist casuist n : someone whose reasoning is subtle and often specious [syn: sophist]
English → English (gcide) Definition: Casuist Casuist \Cas"u*ist\, n. [L. casus fall, case; cf. F. casuiste. See Casual.] One who is skilled in, or given to, casuistry. [1913 Webster] The judment of any casuist or learned divine concerning the state of a man's soul, is not sufficient to give him confidence. --South. [1913 Webster] Casuist \Cas"u*ist\, v. i. To play the casuist. --Milton. [1913 Webster]