C2adjectiveformallawpolitics
US/ˈstrɪn.dʒənt/
UK/ˈstrɪn.dʒənt/
very strict and difficult to meet; used about rules, laws or standards
In context
Food exported to Japan must meet stringent safety standards.
The city introduced stringent rules on noise from karaoke bars.
Security checks at the summit were more stringent than usual.
Words that go with stringent
adjective + noun
- stringent requirementsApplicants must meet stringent requirements to get a work permit.
- stringent standardsEuropean car makers face stringent standards on emissions.
- stringent regulationsStringent regulations make it hard to open a pharmacy.
- stringent rulesBanks now follow stringent rules on lending.
- stringent controlsThe government imposed stringent controls on the export of rare earths.
adverb + adjective
- more stringentData protection laws are becoming more stringent worldwide.