Meaning & use
Stringency
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The quality of being strict, severe, or rigorously enforced.
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The new regulations were praised for their stringency in protecting consumer data.
Budget stringency forced the department to cut several programs.
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Often used to describe financial, legal, or regulatory measures that leave little room for exception.
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