adjective

1. exact or precise; not loose, vague, or broad a strict translation
2. perfect; absolute; entire the strict truth
3. 1. following or enforcing a rule or rules with great care; punctilious
   2. closely enforced or rigidly maintained
   3. disciplining rigorously or severely
4. Obsolete
   1. close; tight
   2. narrow
5. Bot. stiff and upright; erect

Etymology: L strictus, pp. of stringere, to draw tight, compress < IE *streig-, stiff, taut, a rope < base *(s)ter-, rigid > stare