stringent

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Under the stringent National Security Act, a suspect can be detained for up to 12 months without being formally charged.

From Barron's • Mar. 14, 2026

Couple the above with ExpressVPN’s pretty stringent privacy policy, you begin to understand that ExpressVPN is more of an “old school” VPN provider, for which security and privacy are a VPN’s raison d’être.

From Salon • Mar. 13, 2026

The banks also have stringent capital requirements that keep them away from large exposures to the type of higher-rate middle-market loans the BDCs focus on.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 12, 2026

“Clear rules, even when stringent, can be understood and navigated. But unclear or constantly shifting expectations can be much harder to efficiently deal with.”

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 18, 2026

In December, 184.9, most of the speeches made in Congress dealt 'with the need for a more stringent fugitive slave law.

From "Harriet Tubman: Conductor on the Underground Railroad" by Ann Petry