Definition of Casuistry

a way of arguing in a misleading or deceptive manner

Examples of Casuistry in a sentence

The salesman used casuistry in an attempt to convince me he had the best deal in town.  🔊

An expert of casuistry, the con man convinced the elderly veterans they could double their pensions by investing in his business.  🔊

The judge warned the lawyer about using casuistry to mislead the jury.  🔊

Despite the student’s loud claim of innocence, the teacher was not fooled by his casuistry.  🔊

My daughter always tries to manipulate her father by using casuistry to conceal her true motives.  🔊

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