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strict

[strikt]

adjective

stricter, strictest 
  1. characterized by or acting in close conformity to requirements or principles.

    a strict observance of rituals.

    Synonyms: , , ,
    Antonyms: ,
  2. stringent or exacting in or in enforcing rules, requirements, obligations, etc..

    strict laws; a strict judge.

  3. closely or rigorously enforced or maintained.

    strict silence.

  4. exact or precise.

    a strict statement of facts.

    Synonyms: ,
  5. extremely defined or conservative; narrowly or carefully limited.

    a strict construction of the Constitution.

  6. close, careful, or minute.

    a strict search.

  7. absolute, perfect, or complete; utmost.

    told in strict confidence.

  8. stern; severe; austere.

    strict parents.

  9. Obsolete.Ìýdrawn tight or close.



strict

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adjective

  1. adhering closely to specified rules, ordinances, etc

    a strict faith

  2. complied with or enforced stringently; rigorous

    a strict code of conduct

  3. severely correct in attention to rules of conduct or morality

    a strict teacher

  4. (of a punishment, etc) harsh; severe

  5. (prenominal) complete; absolute

    in strict secrecy

  6. logic maths

    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

  7. rareÌýbotany very straight, narrow, and upright

    strict panicles

“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged†2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012
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Other 51³Ô¹Ï Forms

  • strictness noun
  • overstrict adjective
  • superstrict adjective
  • superstrictly adverb
  • superstrictness noun
  • unstrict adjective
  • unstrictly adverb
  • unstrictness noun
  • ˈ²õ³Ù°ù¾±³¦³Ù²Ô±ð²õ²õ noun
  • ˈ²õ³Ù°ù¾±³¦³Ù±ô²â adverb
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51³Ô¹Ï 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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51³Ô¹Ï 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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"Standards in the fur sector are among the highest of any form of animal husbandry with rigorous and comprehensive animal welfare standards, third-party inspection and strict international and national laws," it said.

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The College of Policing has said police forces should only share intelligence under strict circumstances.

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TikTok said the platform offered a number of well-being resources as well as "strict rules against body shaming and dangerous weight loss behaviours".

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At times, U.S. officials have talked about striking a deal that would allow the Iranians to continue enriching at a low level with strict, comprehensive international oversight.

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The group had long maintained strict control over Gazans and had often imposed harsh economic measures, including heavy taxes, on an already impoverished population to fund its military build-up.

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