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  • 1The Strict Observance — Strict Strict, a. [Compar. {Stricter}; superl. {Strictest}.] [L. strictus, p. p. of stringere to draw or bind tight, to strain. See {Strain}, and cf. {Strait}, a.] 1. Strained; drawn close; tight; as, a strict embrace; a strict ligature. Dryden.… …

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  • 2Friars of the Strict Observance — Strict Strict, a. [Compar. {Stricter}; superl. {Strictest}.] [L. strictus, p. p. of stringere to draw or bind tight, to strain. See {Strain}, and cf. {Strait}, a.] 1. Strained; drawn close; tight; as, a strict embrace; a strict ligature. Dryden.… …

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  • 3A Diary In The Strict Sense Of The Term — A Diary in the Strict Sense of the Term, en français Journal d ethnographe est un livre de Bronislaw Malinowski. Le préface est de Valetta Malinowska, sa femme, l introduction de Raymond Firth. Il a été traduit du polonais à l anglais par Norbert …

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  • 4A diary in the strict sense of the term — A Diary in the Strict Sense of the Term, en français Journal d ethnographe est un livre de Bronislaw Malinowski. Le préface est de Valetta Malinowska, sa femme, l introduction de Raymond Firth. Il a été traduit du polonais à l anglais par Norbert …

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  • 5in the strict sense — according to the most limited and exact meaning of a word or idea. “Conservative” in the strict sense of the word is not a label that fits her. The novel is not tragic in the strictest sense, but it is certainly full of sadness. Usage notes:… …

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  • 6A Diary in the Strict Sense of the Term — A Diary in the Strict Sense of the Term, en français Journal d ethnographe est un livre de Bronislaw Malinowski. Le préface est de Valetta Malinowska, sa femme, l introduction de Raymond Firth. Il a été traduit du polonais à l anglais par Norbert …

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  • 7Strict Baptist — Strict Baptists, also known as Particular Baptists, are people who believe in a strict Calvinist interpretation of Christian theology.HistoryGeneral and particularIn the early 17th century, Baptists in England developed along two different… …

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  • 8Strict constructionism — refers to a particular legal philosophy of judicial interpretation that limits or restricts judicial interpretation. In the United States the phrase is also commonly used more loosely as a generic term for conservativism among the judiciary.… …

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  • 9Strict scrutiny — is the most stringent standard of judicial review used by United States courts. It is part of the hierarchy of standards that courts use to weigh the government s interest against a constitutional right or principle. The lesser standards are… …

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  • 10strict´ness — strict «strihkt», adjective. 1. very careful in following a rule or in making others follow it: »Our teacher is strict but fair. 2. harsh; severe; stern: »strict discipline, strict justice. Cinderella s stepmother was very strict with her. 3.… …

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