strict

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Definition of strict

1a : stringent in requirement or control under strict orders

b : severe in discipline a strict teacher

2a : inflexibly maintained or adhered to strict secrecy

b : rigorously conforming to principle or a norm or condition

3 : exact, precise in the strict sense of the word

4 : of narrow erect habit of growth a strict inflorescence

5 archaic

a : tight, close also : intimate

b : narrow

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rigid, rigorous, strict, stringent mean extremely severe or stern. rigid implies uncompromising inflexibility. rigid rules of conduct rigorous implies the imposition of hardship and difficulty. the rigorous training of recruits strict emphasizes undeviating conformity to rules, standards, or requirements. strict enforcement of the law stringent suggests severe, tight restriction or limitation. stringent standards of admission

Examples of strict in a Sentence

Her parents aren't very strict. He insists on strict adherence to the rules.

Recent Examples on the Web India placed the country under a strict lockdown for several months last spring, which lifted before the September peak. — Jessie Yeung, CNN, "India was in crisis months ago. Why have its Covid cases plummeted?," 24 Feb. 2021 The rate of infection in the Bay Area is slowing and ICU capacity is expanding, with 12 percent of the city’s ICU beds vacant as of Sunday evening, but San Francisco and the region remain under strict lockdown orders. — Chronicle Staff, San Francisco Chronicle, "Coronavirus news from the Bay Area: Jan. 21-27, 2021," 6 Feb. 2021 California officials released the Greater Sacramento region from strict stay-at-home orders this week, even though the 13-county area falls far short of the state’s benchmark of at least 15% ICU availability. — Chronicle Staff, SFChronicle.com, "Coronavirus news from the Bay Area: Jan. 14-20," 21 Jan. 2021 Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers slammed politicians who implemented and supported strict lockdown orders but were caught breaking their own rules. — Emma Colton, Washington Examiner, "Aaron Rodgers slams Pelosi and Newsom for breaking own coronavirus rules while small businesses suffer," 18 Jan. 2021 He was given strict orders to remain in New York City and refrain from communicating with potential co-conspirators. — Anchorage Daily News, "Justice Department investigating potential sedition, conspiracy, terror charges against rioters," 12 Jan. 2021 California, in contrast, has issued strict stay-at-home orders in recent weeks in areas where ICU occupancy has reached 85%. — Arkansas Online, "'Like a bathtub filling up': Alabama is slammed by the virus," 30 Dec. 2020 Even though residents have been under strict stay-at-home orders, hospitals have been flooded with the largest crush of cases since the pandemic began. — Editors, USA TODAY, "Measure to increase stimulus checks, Boeing 737 Max to return to skies: 5 things to know Tuesday," 29 Dec. 2020 Los Angeles County in California is currently under strict stay-at-home orders with daily deaths up nearly 600%, as well as new COVID-19 cases up 965% since November. — Carter Evans, CBS News, "Hospitals in crisis amid record number of coronavirus patients," 29 Dec. 2020

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