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strict⋅ly

  [strikt-lee]
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–adverb
1. in a strict manner; rigorously; stringently: strictly enforced.
2. precisely or candidly; factually: strictly speaking.
Origin:
1480–90; strict + -ly
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strict   (strĭkt)   
adj.   strict·er, strict·est

  1. Precise; exact: a strict definition.

  2. Complete; absolute: strict loyalty.

  3. Kept within narrowly specific limits: a strict application of a law.

  4. Rigorous in the imposition of discipline: a strict parent.

  5. Exacting in enforcement, observance, or requirement: strict standards. See Synonyms at severe.

  6. Conforming completely to established rule, principle, or condition: a strict vegetarian.

  7. Botany Stiff, narrow, and upright.


[Middle English stricte, narrow, small, from Latin strictus, tight, strict, past participle of stringere, to draw tight; see streig- in Indo-European roots.]
strict'ly adv., strict'ness n.
The American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, Fourth Edition
Copyright © 2009 by Houghton Mifflin Company.
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