strict 
/ˈstrɪkt/ adjective
strict·er; strict·est /ˈstrɪkt/ adjective [also more strict; most strict] 1 — used to describe a command, rule, etc., that must be obeyed ▪ strict rules/laws/regulations ▪ They want to impose strict limits on government spending. ▪ We are under strict orders not to leave the prisoner alone. 2 : demanding that people obey rules or behave in a certain way
▪ a strict teacher ▪ Her parents aren't very strict. 3 a : carefully obeying the rules or principles of a religion or a particular way of life
▪ a strict Hindu ▪ a strict vegetarian
b : complete or thorough
▪ This project requires strict [=absolute] secrecy. ▪ He insists on strict adherence to the rules. 4 : completely correct : exact or precise
▪ He's not a volunteer in the strict/strictest sense (of the word) [=he is not really a volunteer] because he receives a small stipend.
▪ a strict teacher ▪ Her parents aren't very strict.
▪ a strict Hindu ▪ a strict vegetarian
b : complete or thorough
▪ This project requires strict [=absolute] secrecy. ▪ He insists on strict adherence to the rules.
▪ He's not a volunteer in the strict/strictest sense (of the word) [=he is not really a volunteer] because he receives a small stipend.
— strict·ly /ˈstrɪktli/ adverb
▪ The speed limit is strictly enforced. ▪ Smoking is strictly forbidden/prohibited. ▪ From a strictly practical perspective, this is the best way of doing things. ▪ She follows a strictly vegetarian diet. ▪ All personal information is kept strictly confidential. ▪ Strictly speaking, the book is not a novel but a series of short stories.
/ˈstrɪktli/ adverb ▪ The speed limit is strictly enforced. ▪ Smoking is strictly forbidden/prohibited. ▪ From a strictly practical perspective, this is the best way of doing things. ▪ She follows a strictly vegetarian diet. ▪ All personal information is kept strictly confidential. ▪ Strictly speaking, the book is not a novel but a series of short stories.
— strict·ness /ˈstrɪktnəs/ noun [noncount]
/ˈstrɪktnəs/ noun [noncount]
