Associations to the word «Stringency»

Wiktionary

STRINGENCY, noun. A rigorous imposition of standards
STRINGENCY, noun. A tightness or constriction
STRINGENCY, noun. A scarcity of money or credit

Dictionary definition

STRINGENCY, noun. A state occasioned by scarcity of money and a shortage of credit.
STRINGENCY, noun. Conscientious attention to rules and details.

Wise words

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