Casuistry(noun)
The use of clever but misleading reasoning, especially to justify questionable actions.
Hindi meaning:कुतर्क
Synonyms: Sophistry, Evasion, Rationalization, Quibbling
Antonyms: Logic, Honesty, Candour, Straightforwardness
Example: His explanation was dismissed as mere casuistry intended to avoid responsibility.
Trick to remember: Casuistry means creating a clever case to justify something wrong.
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