rigorism

(rigər iz′əm)

noun

strictness or severity, as in religion, moral code, artistic style, etc.

Origin: Fr rigorisme

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See rigorism in American Heritage Dictionary 4

noun
Harshness or strictness in conduct, judgment, or practice.

Related Forms:

  • rigˈor·ist noun
  • rigˌor·isˈtic adjective

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