casuist vs pettifogger

casuist

noun
  • A person who resolves cases of conscience or moral duty. 

  • One who is skilled in, or given to, casuistry. 

  • Someone who attempts to specify exact and precise rules for the direction of every circumstance of behaviour. 

pettifogger

noun
  • Someone who quibbles over trivia, and raises petty, annoying objections and sophistry. 

  • An unscrupulous or unethical lawyer, especially one of lesser skill. 

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