Casuist

(kāzhʹu-ist), n. [Fr. casuiste, It., Sp., & Pg. casuista, from Lat. casus, fall, case. See CASUAL.] One who studies and resolves cases of conscience.

The judgement of any casuist or learned divine concerning the state of a man's soul, is not sufficient to give him confidence. South.

Hunger and fear are excellent casuists. W. Scott.

To play the casuist. Milton.