rigorism, n. [Cf. F. rigorisme.].
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Rigidity in principle or practice; strictness; -- opposed to
laxity. [
1913 Webster]
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Severity, as of style, or the like. Jefferson. [1913 Webster]
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Strictness in ethical principles; -- usually applied to ascetic ethics, and opposed to ethical latitudinarianism. [Webster 1913 Suppl.]