Usually means: Subtle reasoning to justify behavior.
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(Note: See casuistry as well.)

Definitions from Wiktionary (casuistry)

noun:  The process of answering practical questions via interpretation of rules, or of cases that illustrate such rules, especially in ethics; case-based reasoning.
noun:  (derogatory) A specious argument designed to defend an action or feeling.
▸ Also see casuistry


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