rigorism noun. ['rɪgǝrɪz(ǝ)m] Also (now rare) rigourism. E18.
[from RIGOUR + -ISM, assim. to Latin RIGOR noun¹.]
1. Extreme strictness in interpreting or enforcing a law, precept, etc. E18.

2. Roman Catholic Theology. The doctrine that in doubtful cases of conscience the strict course is always to be followed. L19.

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