strictnesses

Qualities of severity

Strictnesses is the plural of strictness, referring to multiple instances or types of rigorous adherence to rules, standards, or discipline.

The word appears in contexts comparing different degrees or kinds of severity: The varying strictnesses of dress codes across schools caused confusion for transfer students.

While strictness itself is often treated as uncountable, the plural form allows discussion of distinct applications or manifestations of strict behavior or policy.

discipline

rigor

Strict, thorough precision

order · obedience · control · supervision · correction · structure · conduct · training · regimen · self-control

inflexibility

rigidity

State of being unbending

implacability · hardness · firmness · intransigence · obstinacy · resoluteness · uncompromising · sternness · severity · zero-tolerance

precision

exactitude

Perfect correctness in detail

scrupulousness · punctiliousness · rigorousness · detail · specificity · correctness · fidelity · thoroughness · carefulness · particularity

Opposites
degree of enforcement/discipline

strictnessesleniencies

Plural of merciful treatment

indulgences · looseness · flexibilities · softness · gentleness

tolerance for deviation

strictnessestolerances

Allowable limits of variation

forgiveness · permissiveness · clemencies · mercies · leniency

rigidity of rules or standards

strictnessesleniencies

Plural of merciful treatment

indulgences · tolerances · flexibilities · looseness · mercifulness

Family

strictness

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