astrict
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verb (used with object)
1.
to bind fast; constrain.
2.
to bind morally or legally.
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| —vb | |
| archaic (tr) to bind, confine, or constrict | |
| [C16: from Latin astrictus drawn closely together, from astringere to lighten, from stringere to bind] | |
| as'triction | |
| —n | |
| as'trictive | |
| —adj | |
| as'trictively | |
| —adv | |
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Example sentences
By contrast, on merchant and naval vessels, there was astrict hierarchical ord er and pitifully low wages.
It is intended as a guidance book and not astrict interpretation of state laws ora replacement for current regulations.
They merit our attention and consideration meet astrict scientific standard of program effectiveness.
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