[txhurl]

causuistries

Am I the only one zeroing out here on that word?

[Eric in the Ozarks]

Must have a bigger dictionary than I do.

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Main Entry: ca·su·ist·ry

Pronunciation: 'kazh-w&-strE, 'ka-zh&-
Function: noun
Inflected Form(s): plural -ries
Date: 1725
1 : a resolving of specific cases of conscience, duty, or conduct through interpretation of ethical principles or religious doctrine
2 : specious argument : RATIONALIZATION

[2sheep]

causuistries

The author probably meant:  casuistries

Ca-su-ist-ry
Pronunciation: 'kazh-w&-strE,
Function: noun
Inflected Form(s): plural -ries
Date: 1725
1:  a resolving of specific cases of conscience, duty, or conduct through interpretation of ethical principles or religious doctrine
2: specious argument : RATIONALIZATION

SOURCE:  Merriam-Webster OnLine

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casuistry (kàzh´¡-î-strê) noun
plural casuiistries
1. Specious or excessively subtle reasoning intended to rationalize or mislead.
2. The determination of right and wrong in questions of conduct or conscience by the application of general principles of ethics.
[From CASUIST.]

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[HIDEK6]

causuistries

I think it means BS.