stringent

🇺🇸 /ˈstrɪndʒənt/ 🇬🇧 /ˈstrɪndʒənt/
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adjective
R

very strict and must be followed

The company has implemented stringent safety measures to protect its employees.

R

having tough controls because of limited resources

Due to the economic crisis, the government has enforced stringent budget cuts.

translation

adj. very strict and must be followed; having tough controls because of limited resources