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rigorism

Pronunciation: /ˈrɪgərɪz(ə)m/

Definition of rigorism

noun

[mass noun]
  • extreme strictness in interpreting or enforcing a law or principle.
  • the Roman Catholic doctrine that in doubtful cases of conscience the strict course is always to be followed.

Derivatives

rigorist

noun & adjective

rigorism in other Oxford dictionaries

Definition of rigorism in the US English dictionary
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