Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
stricture
noun
/ˈstrɪk.tʃər/
Definition
A restriction or limitation, especially in a formal context.
Examples
- The stricture against late submissions made it difficult for students to turn in their work on time.
- Because of the new stricture imposed by the committee, several policies had to be revised.
Meaning
Stricture refers to a form of limitation or a set of rules that impose constraints on something.
Synonyms
- restriction
- limitation
- constraint
- regulation
- rule
