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Strict

/strɪkt/
Enforcing rules and expectations very firmly, allowing for little leniency or flexibility.

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Examples:

I am acting according to the very strictest regulation."

Have not you been a little strict with Mr Rokesmith to-night?

Mr. Squires proceeded to explain that this hotel was very strict.

Etymology:

etymology
Derived from mid 15th century Latin strictus, from stringere, meaning to bind tightly.

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