strict
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Britannica Dictionary definition of STRICT
[also more strict; most strict]
1
— used to describe a command, rule, etc., that must be obeyed
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strict rules/laws/regulations
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They want to impose strict limits on government spending.
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We are under strict orders not to leave the prisoner alone.
2
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demanding that people obey rules or behave in a certain way
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a strict teacher
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Her parents aren't very strict.
3
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carefully obeying the rules or principles of a religion or a particular way of life
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a strict Hindu
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a strict vegetarian
b
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complete or thorough
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This project requires strict [=absolute] secrecy.
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He insists on strict adherence to the rules.
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completely correct
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exact or precise
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He's not a volunteer in the strict/strictest sense (of the word) [=he is not really a volunteer] because he receives a small stipend.
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The speed limit is strictly enforced.
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Smoking is strictly forbidden/prohibited.
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From a strictly practical perspective, this is the best way of doing things.
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She follows a strictly vegetarian diet.
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All personal information is kept strictly confidential.
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Strictly speaking, the book is not a novel but a series of short stories.
