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rigorism
1. Rigidity in principle or practice, strictness; as opposed to laxity.
2. Harshness or strictness in conduct, judgment, or practice.
3. Adoption of strict morality; for example, in Roman Catholic philosophy, the theory that in matters of moral choice the stricter course of action should be taken.
4. Harshness or strictness in conduct, judgment, or practice.
This entry is located in the following units: -ism, -ismus (page 51) rigi-, rig- (page 3)