strictness

Example Sentences

Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.

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

The schools, which are typically single-sex, also vary in standards, strictness, the number of days and hours they’re open as well as the fees they charge.

From Reuters • Feb. 16, 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

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

From Los Angeles Times • Aug. 31, 2022

Having lived in Southern strictness, I knew when to keep quiet around adults, but I did want to ask him why he said I peed when I was sure he didn’t believe that.

From "I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings" by Maya Angelou