RIGOUR


Meaning of RIGOUR in English

n. (US rigor)

1. a severity, strictness, harshness. b (in pl.) harsh measures or conditions.

2 logical exactitude.

3 strict enforcement of rules etc. (the utmost rigour of the law).

4 austerity of life; puritanical discipline.

Etymology: ME f. OF rigour f. L rigor (as RIGOR(1))

Oxford English vocab.      Оксфордский английский словарь.