Stringency
/ˈstrɪndʒənsi/noun
The quality of being very strict or severe.
The teacher is known for his stringency in marking assignments.
Often appears as...
- enforce stringency
- decrease stringency
Definition 1 of 3
Pro Tip 1/2Negative Connotation
Often implies dissatisfaction with somebody's strict actions or decisions.
Employees grumbled about the management's stringency during evaluations.
Pro Tip 2/2Intensity of Rules
Used when rules or guidelines are enforced with great emphasis and little flexibility.
The stringency of airport security checks creates long lines.
Compare with
austerityexactharshprecisionrigourseveritystricttough
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