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de rigueur

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de ri⋅gueur

[duh ri-gur; Fr. duh ree-gœr]
–noun
strictly required, as by etiquette, usage, or fashion.

Origin:
1825–35; < F
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de ri·gueur   (də rē-gɶr')   
adj.  Required by the current fashion or custom; socially obligatory.

[French : de, of + rigueur, rigor, strictness.]
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