stringency

[ strin-juhn-see ]

noun

, plural strin·gen·cies.

1. stringent character or condition:

   the stringency of poverty.

2. strictness; closeness; rigor:

   the stringency of school discipline.

3. tightness; straitness:

   stringency in the money market.

Word History and Origins

Origin of stringency¹

First recorded in 1835–45; string(ent) + -ency

Example Sentences

The decline reflects, in part, the stringency of inspection measures at the Kerem Shalom crossing in southern Israel, which has acted as the main gateway since it was reopened in December.

From New York Times

Tesla wants the agency to finalize rules increasing stringency for cars by 6% annually and 8% for trucks and SUVs, saying it would best "conserve energy and address climate change."

From Reuters

Toyota called the EPA proposal stringency requirements "extreme and outside historical norms."

From Reuters

Minhaj applied a similar stringency to "Patriot Act," but at a cost.

From Salon

But it said EPA designed the rule “to balance overall stringency with critically important flexibilities” that allow carmakers to use a range of pollution controls while also adopting EV technology.

From Seattle Times