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strictness

[/ˈstrɪktnəs/]
nounfeminine
rigor
1. The quality of being strict; severity or firmness in enforcing rules, standards, or discipline
The teacher's strictness in grading ensured high academic standards.
O rigor da professora na avaliação garantiu altos padrões acadêmicos.
2. Adherence to rules, principles, or standards without exception or leniency
The strictness of the dress code was enforced at all times.
O rigor do código de vestuário foi aplicado o tempo todo.
3. Precision or exactness in interpretation or application
In strictness, the contract allows no exceptions.
Rigorosamente falando, o contrato não permite exceções.
Synonyms
severityrigorfirmnesssternnessstringencyrigidity
Antonyms
leniencylaxnesspermissivenessflexibilityindulgence

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
rigor
Most common usage in Brazilian Portuguese
Brazil
severidade
Alternative term emphasizing severity aspect
Portugal
rigor
Standard usage in European Portuguese
Portugal
austeridade
More formal or literary alternative

Related Idioms & Phrases

with strictness - com rigor
in strictness - rigorosamente falando
academic strictness - rigor acadêmico
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