| word | stricture |
|---|---|
| definition | (1) A law or rule that limits or controls something; restriction. (2) A strong criticism. |
| eg_sentence | There are severe legal strictures on the selling of marijuana in almost every state. |
| explanation | Stricture has meant many things through the centuries, and its “restriction” meaning—probably the most common one today—is actually the most recent. High-school teachers often put strictures on texting during class. Cities concerned about their murder rate have slapped strictures on the possession of handguns. And the United Nations may vote to put strictures on arms sales to a country that keeps violating international treaties. With the meaning “strong criticism,” stricture is slightly old-fashioned today, but it's still used by intellectuals. So, for example, an article may amount to a harsh stricture on the whole medical profession, or an art review may just express the critic's strictures on sentimental paintings of cute little houses with glowing windows. |
| IPA | ˈstrɪkʧər |
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