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Webster 1913 Edition
Stringent
Strin′gent
(strĭn′jent)
, Adj.
Binding strongly; making strict requirements; restrictive; rigid; severe;
as,
. stringent
rulesThey must be subject to a sharper penal code, and to a more
– stringent
code of procedure. Macaulay.
Strin′gent-ly
, adv.
Strin′gent-ness
, Noun.
Webster 1828 Edition
Stringent
STRINGENT
, for astringent, binding, is not in use.Definition 2024
stringent
stringent
English
Adjective
stringent (comparative more stringent, superlative most stringent)
- Strict; binding strongly; making strict requirements; restrictive; rigid; severe
- They have stringent quality requirements outlining what is acceptable.
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Translations
Strict; binding strongly; making strict requirements; restrictive; rigid; severe