rigidity

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ri·gid·i·ty | \ rə-ˈji-də-tē

plural rigidities

Definition of rigidity

1 : the quality or state of being rigid

2 : one that is rigid (as in form or conduct)

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sometimes the rigidity of the headmaster's discipline was deemed excessive by even much of the faculty

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