stringent
/ˈstɹɪn.d͡ʒənt/ adjective C2- Strict; binding strongly; making strict requirements; restrictive; rigid; severe. · They have stringent quality requirements outlining what is acceptable.
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Among these men there was a stringent code of honour, any infringement of which was punished by death.
His cold and proud nature was always averse, however, from anything in the shape of public applause, and he bound me in the most stringent terms to say no further word of himself, his methods, or his successes—a prohibition which, as I have explained, has only now been removed.
Only by enforcing the most stringent welfare standards and prioritizing ecological restoration can these institutions justify their continued existence in a morally conscientious society.
Without the stringent discipline demanded by the pilothouse, it is highly doubtful that Clemens would have developed the extraordinary stamina required to craft his enduring masterpieces.
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