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31strict — [16] Strict was acquired direct from strictus, the past participle of Latin stringere ‘pull tight, tighten’ (source also of English prestige, strain, and stringent). The original literal sense ‘tight’ survived into English (‘She wildly breaketh… …
32strict — adj. 1 precisely limited or defined; without exception or deviation (lives in strict seclusion). 2 requiring complete compliance or exact performance; enforced rigidly (gave strict orders). Derivatives: strictness n. Etymology: L strictus past… …
33strict — adj. Strict is used with these nouns: ↑adherence, ↑censorship, ↑code, ↑condition, ↑confidentiality, ↑confines, ↑conformity, ↑control, ↑convention, ↑criterion, ↑curfew, ↑ …
34strict — Exact; accurate; precise; undeviating; governed or governing by exact rules. As to strict settlement, see that title …
35Strict Baptist — Strict Baptists, also known as Particular Baptists, are people who believe in a strict Calvinist interpretation of Christian theology.HistoryGeneral and particularIn the early 17th century, Baptists in England developed along two different… …
36Strict constructionism — refers to a particular legal philosophy of judicial interpretation that limits or restricts judicial interpretation. In the United States the phrase is also commonly used more loosely as a generic term for conservativism among the judiciary.… …
37Strict scrutiny — is the most stringent standard of judicial review used by United States courts. It is part of the hierarchy of standards that courts use to weigh the government s interest against a constitutional right or principle. The lesser standards are… …
38strict´ness — strict «strihkt», adjective. 1. very careful in following a rule or in making others follow it: »Our teacher is strict but fair. 2. harsh; severe; stern: »strict discipline, strict justice. Cinderella s stepmother was very strict with her. 3.… …
39strict liability — see liability 2b Merriam Webster’s Dictionary of Law. Merriam Webster. 1996. strict liability …
40strict construction — n: interpretation (as of a writing or legislation) based on a literal or technical understanding of the words used Merriam Webster’s Dictionary of Law. Merriam Webster. 1996. strict construction …
