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stricture
—stricture /ˈstrɪk.tʃər/ aep /-tʃɚ/
Ⅰ noun [C] FORMAL (CRITICISM) ► F0 a statement of severe criticism or disapproval: » The strictures of the United Nations have failed to have any effect on the warring factions.Thesaurus+: ↑Disapproving and criticizing , ↑Damaging reputation
Ⅱ noun [C] FORMAL (LIMIT) ► F0 a severe moral or physical limit: » religious/financial strictures» the Taliban's strictures on women's rights and educationThesaurus+: ↑Range and limits |