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stricture

noun

Reveal meaning and examples

A severe criticism or a restrictive rule.

The review's harshest stricture concerned the lack of evidence.

Dictionary practice example.

A stricture in the house rules prohibited use of the common workroom after sunset, restricting an activity several residents wished to continue.