1. the quality of being strict, severe, or demanding; strictness in enforcing rules or standards
The stringency of the new regulations surprised many businesses.
O rigor das novas regulamentações surpreendeu muitos negócios.
2. tightness or scarcity, especially in financial or monetary contexts
Financial stringency forced the company to cut costs.
O aperto financeiro forçou a empresa a reduzir custos.
3. the state of being tight or constrained
The stringency of the budget left no room for extra spending.
O rigor do orçamento não deixou espaço para gastos extras.