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rigorism
CIDE DICTIONARY
rigorism, n. [Cf. F. rigorisme.].
- Rigidity in principle or practice; strictness; -- opposed to
laxity . [1913 Webster] - Severity, as of style, or the like. Jefferson. [1913 Webster]
- Strictness in ethical principles; -- usually applied to ascetic ethics, and opposed to ethical
latitudinarianism . [Webster 1913 Suppl.]
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