{
    "term": "strict",
    "partOfSpeech": "adjective",
    "ox3000": true,
    "cefr": "b2",
    "definitions": [
        {
            "senseNumber": 1,
            "definition": "that must be obeyed exactly",
            "cefr": "b2",
            "ox3000": true,
            "examples": [
                {
                    "text": "**strict rules/regulations**"
                },
                {
                    "text": "There are strict guidelines on how the work is to be carried out."
                },
                {
                    "text": "The head teacher imposed very strict discipline."
                },
                {
                    "text": "She's on a very strict diet."
                },
                {
                    "text": "He told me **in the strictest confidence** *(= on the understanding that I would tell nobody else)*."
                },
                {
                    "text": "He expected **strict adherence **to his rules."
                },
                {
                    "text": "She left strict instructions that she was not to be disturbed"
                },
                {
                    "text": "There are strict regulations regarding the number of hours drivers can work."
                }
            ],
            "topics": ["Permission and obligation"]
        },
        {
            "senseNumber": 2,
            "definition": "demanding that rules, especially rules about behaviour, should be obeyed",
            "sensetop": "strict about somethingstrict with somebody",
            "cefr": "b2",
            "ox3000": true,
            "examples": [
                {
                    "text": "a strict teacher/parent/disciplinarian"
                },
                {
                    "text": "I had a very strict upbringing."
                },
                {
                    "text": "She's very strict about things like homework.",
                    "contextForm": "strict about something"
                },
                {
                    "text": "They were always very strict with their children.",
                    "contextForm": "strict with somebody"
                }
            ],
            "topics": ["Permission and obligation", "Personal qualities"]
        },
        {
            "senseNumber": 3,
            "definition": "obeying the rules of a particular religion, belief, etc. exactly",
            "cefr": "b2",
            "ox3000": true,
            "examples": [
                {
                    "text": "a strict follower of the faith"
                },
                {
                    "text": "a strict vegan"
                }
            ]
        },
        {
            "senseNumber": 4,
            "definition": "very exact and clearly defined",
            "examples": [
                {
                    "text": "It wasn’t illegal **in the strict sense (of the word)**."
                },
                {
                    "text": "They insisted on their strict legal rights."
                }
            ]
        }
    ],
    "pronunciations": {
        "uk": [
            {
                "pronunciation": "/strɪkt/",
                "audio": "st/strict/strict__gb_1.mp3"
            }
        ],
        "us": [
            {
                "pronunciation": "/strɪkt/",
                "audio": "st/strict/strict__us_1.mp3"
            }
        ]
    },
    "wordOrigin": "late Middle English (in the sense ‘restricted in space or extent’): from Latin strictus, past participle of stringere ‘tighten, draw tight’."
}