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Pronunciation: /strɪkt/

Definition of strict

1demanding that rules concerning behaviour are obeyed and observed:my father was very strict a strict upbringing
(of a rule or discipline) demanding total obedience or observance; rigidly enforced:civil servants are bound by strict rules on secrecy

3exact in correspondence or adherence to something; not allowing or admitting deviation or relaxation:a strict interpretation of the law

Origin:

late Middle English (in the sense 'restricted in space or extent'): from Latin strictus, past participle of stringere 'tighten, draw tight'

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