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A severe criticism or a restrictive rule.

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stricture

The review's harshest stricture concerned the lack of evidence.
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A stricture in the house rules prohibited use of the common workroom after sunset, restricting an activity several residents wished to continue.
From Confined by Someone Else's Rules.
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