strictness

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He added that the law's strictness meant, if caught, traffickers could go to prison for a "long time" and have their vehicles confiscated.

From BBC • Nov. 28, 2023

Carried out with varying degrees of strictness and workarounds, the directives prohibit medical aid in dying, abortion, some types of fertility treatments and contraception, including tubal ligations and vasectomies.

From Seattle Times • Feb. 6, 2023

"Requirements for residents can be liberalised as much as possible, while the strictness of requirements for non-residents should differ depending on their jurisdiction," the Bank of Russia said in a report.

From Reuters • Nov. 29, 2022

But Los Angeles’ rules are rare both for their strictness and how long they’ve lasted.

From Los Angeles Times • Aug. 31, 2022

She’s known for her temper and impatience and strictness, which make her students cautiously friendly with her.

From "The Queen of Water" by Laura Resau