Stringency

Pronunciation: /ˈstrɪndʒənsiː/

Stringency (noun)

  1. The quality of being strict or demanding, often in rules or requirements.
  2. A situation where strict controls or limits are applied, especially in finance or policy.

Examples

  • The stringency of the rules surprised everyone involved.
  • The stringency of the budget limited our options significantly.

Common collocations: impose stringency, increase stringency, maintain stringency, challenge stringency