1
a
: stringent in requirement or control
under strict orders
b
: severe in discipline
a strict teacher
2
a
: inflexibly maintained or adhered to
strict secrecy
b
: rigorously conforming to principle or a norm or condition
4
: of narrow erect habit of growth
a strict inflorescence
Examples of strict in a Sentence
Her parents aren't very strict.
He insists on strict adherence to the rules.
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No new stores that sell certain pets will be allowed to open in Manatee County and existing pet sellers and breeders will face stricter regulations under new rules passed unanimously Tuesday by county leaders.
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Ryan Ballogg, The Orlando Sentinel, 5 June 2025
There is a strict bag policy in place at the stadium, and all restrictions will be enforced.
—Caché McClay, USA Today, 5 June 2025
Some countries impose strict limits, such as a maximum of 10 children per donor.
—William A. Haseltine, Forbes.com, 4 June 2025
On Tuesday, Wilders announced that his Party for Freedom (PVV) would leave the government because the three other parties in the coalition had failed to respond to his 10-point plan to implement stricter immigration policy.
—April Roach, CNBC, 4 June 2025
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Ryan Ballogg, The Orlando Sentinel, 5 June 2025
There is a strict bag policy in place at the stadium, and all restrictions will be enforced.
—Caché McClay, USA Today, 5 June 2025
Some countries impose strict limits, such as a maximum of 10 children per donor.
—William A. Haseltine, Forbes.com, 4 June 2025
On Tuesday, Wilders announced that his Party for Freedom (PVV) would leave the government because the three other parties in the coalition had failed to respond to his 10-point plan to implement stricter immigration policy.
—April Roach, CNBC, 4 June 2025
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“Strict.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/strict. Accessed 8 Jun. 2025.
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strict
adjective1
: permitting no avoidance or escape
under strict orders
2
a
: kept with great care : absolute
strict secrecy
b
: carefully obeying rules or a code of conduct
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