stringency

About 0.41 uses per million words.

Meaning

1. noun A rigorous imposition of standards.
2. noun A tightness or constriction.
3. noun A scarcity of money or credit.

Similar words

strictness tightness stringent austerity rigour rigorous strictly rigor tough toughness

Often followed by

of in and is was to conditions which with

Word family

stringencies