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strictly

[ strikt-lee ]

adverb

  1. in a strict manner; rigorously; stringently:

    strictly enforced.

  2. precisely or candidly; factually:

    strictly speaking.



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Word History and Origins

Origin of strictly1

First recorded in 1480–90; strict + -ly
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But even some licensed clinics and qualified surgeons aren't following the rules strictly.

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But the predators remain on the state’s endangered species list, and aggressive measures to control their behavior are strictly forbidden.

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The Russian defence ministry insisted its troops had "strictly observed the ceasefire".

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The website of the Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, said Iran had agreed to talks only because the US limited its demands strictly to nuclear issues - not out of fear of US and Israeli strikes.

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The ocean recreational fishing season will be restricted to several days in the summer and fall, and the total catch will also be strictly limited.

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