- extreme strictness.
- (in Roman Catholic moral philosophy) the theory that in doubtful cases of conscience no course may be followed that is contrary to Catholic law and doctrine.
- strictness in judgment or conduct
- the religious cult of extreme self-denial
- the doctrine that in cases of doubt in moral matters the stricter course must always be followed
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