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Austerity Plainness Strictness Strict Policies Aiming Reduce Government

Front austerity
Back plainness, strictness; strict policies aiming to reduce government budget deficits, may include spending cuts
"he was noted for his austerity and his authoritarianism"
"a simple life of prayer and personal austerity"

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