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rigour
OXFORD DICTIONARY
rigour, n. (US rigor)
1 a severity, strictness, harshness. b (in pl.) harsh measures or conditions.
2 logical exactitude.
3 strict enforcement of rules etc. (the utmost rigour of the law).
4 austerity of life; puritanical discipline.
1 a severity, strictness, harshness. b (in pl.) harsh measures or conditions.
2 logical exactitude.
3 strict enforcement of rules etc. (the utmost rigour of the law).
4 austerity of life; puritanical discipline.
Etymology
ME f. OF rigour f. L rigor (as RIGOR(1))
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