The definition of stringent is something that is strict, precise and must be followed or listened to exactly.
(adjective)An example of stringent is FDA labeling standards for drugs and food products.
See stringent in Webster's New World College Dictionary
adjective
Origin: L stringens, prp. of stringere, to draw tight: see strict
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adjective
Origin:
Origin: Latin stringēns, stringent-
Origin: , present participle of stringere, to draw tight; see streig- in Indo-European roots
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