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strict

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  1. rigid                 
 
strict \'strikt\ \'strik-(t)le-\ \'strik(t)-n*s\ aj [L strictus, fr. pp. of 
   stringere to bind tight - more at STRA]IN 1: permitting no evasion or 
   escape {under ~ orders}  2a: inflexibly maintained or adhered to : COMPLETE 
   {~ secr ecy} 2b1: rigorously conforming to principle or a norm {a ~ 
   Catholic}  2b2: severe in discipline  archaic  3: NARROW, TIGHT; also : 
   INTIMATE  4: EXACT, PRECISE  5: of narrow erect habit of growth {a ~ 
   inflorescence}  - strict.ly av