[strɪkt], (Adjective)

Definitions:
- demanding that rules concerning behaviour are obeyed and observed
(e.g: my father was very strict)

- (of a person) following rules or beliefs exactly
(e.g: a strict vegetarian)

- exact in correspondence or adherence to something; not allowing or admitting deviation or relaxation
(e.g: a strict interpretation of the law)


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