adjective “strict”
base form strict (more/most)
- (of person) insisting that behavior follows established rules closely
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The first teacher we had in elementary school was very strict.
- (of rules) requiring precise adherence
The school has a very strict dress code that all students must follow.
- (of words or meanings) interpreted or applied in a very precise, narrow, or limited way
In a strict sense, the club's membership is limited to people who live in the same street.