- that must be obeyed exactly
- strict rules/regulations
- There are strict guidelines on how the work is to be carried out.
- The head teacher imposed very strict discipline.
- She's on a very strict diet.
- He told me in the strictest confidence (= on the understanding that I would tell nobody else).
- He expected strict adherence to his rules.
Extra Examples- She left strict instructions that she was not to be disturbed
- There are strict regulations regarding the number of hours drivers can work.
- demanding that rules, especially rules about behaviour, should be obeyed
- a strict teacher/parent/disciplinarian
- I had a very strict upbringing.
- strict about something She's very strict about things like homework.
- strict with somebody They were always very strict with their children.
- obeying the rules of a particular religion, belief, etc. exactly
- a strict follower of the faith
- a strict vegan
- [usually before noun] very exact and clearly defined
- It wasn’t illegal in the strict sense (of the word).
- They insisted on their strict legal rights.
Word Originlate Middle English (in the sense ‘restricted in space or extent’): from Latin strictus, past participle of stringere ‘tighten, draw tight’.
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