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strict

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adjective

stricter, strictest.

characterized by or acting in close conformity to requirements or principles:
a strict observance of rituals.
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stringent or exacting in or in enforcing rules, requirements, obligations, etc.:
strict laws; a strict judge.
closely or rigorously enforced or maintained:
strict silence.
exact or precise:
a strict statement of facts.
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extremely defined or conservative; narrowly or carefully limited:
a strict construction of the Constitution.
close, careful, or minute:
a strict search.
absolute, perfect, or complete; utmost:
told in strict confidence.
stern; severe; austere:
strict parents.
Obsolete. drawn tight or close.

strict

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adjective

adhering closely to specified rules, ordinances, etc
a strict faith
complied with or enforced stringently; rigorous
a strict code of conduct
severely correct in attention to rules of conduct or morality
a strict teacher
(of a punishment, etc) harsh; severe
prenominal complete; absolute
in strict secrecy
logic maths of a relation
1. applying more narrowly than some other relation often given the same name, as strict inclusion, which holds only between pairs of sets that are distinct, while simple inclusion permits the case in which they are identical See also proper ordering
2. distinguished from a relation of the same name that is not the subject of formal study
rare.
botany very straight, narrow, and upright
strict panicles

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Derived Forms

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Word History and Origins

Origin of strict¹

First recorded in 1570–80; from Latin strictus, equivalent to strig-, variant stem of stringere “to draw tight” + -tus past participle suffix

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Word History and Origins

Origin of strict¹

C16: from Latin strictus, from stringere to draw tight

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Synonym Study

Strict, rigid, rigorous, stringent imply inflexibility, severity, and an exacting quality. Strict implies great exactness, especially in the observance or enforcement of rules: strict discipline. Rigid, literally stiff or unbending, applies to that which is (often unnecessarily or narrowly) inflexible: rigid economy. Rigorous, with the same literal meaning, applies to that which is severe, exacting, and uncompromising, especially in action or application: rigorous self-denial. Stringent applies to that which is vigorously exacting and severe: stringent measures to suppress disorder.

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But since Thursday, Malawian authorities, both at the border and in nearby markets, have become increasingly strict – often arresting traders found with Tanzanian produce.

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There is no strict definition for sanctuary policies or sanctuary cities, but the terms generally describe limited cooperation with Immigration and Customs Enforcement.

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Gatwick Airport has said it will accept stricter limits on aircraft noise and has put forward what it called improved plans in response to the government's approval for a second runway.

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It’s unclear exactly why children are staying for longer and why, but some researchers believe it is directly related to the administration’s stricter policy.

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A number of campaigners want to see even stricter rules for tech firms, and some want under-16s banned from social media completely.

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