Adjective
draconian
IPA /drəˈkəʊniən/
Extremely harsh or strict, especially in the punishment or control it imposes.
See example sentence: draconian
Residents objected to the draconian parking penalties.
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stringent
IPA /ˈstrɪndʒənt/
Very strict and demanding, with rules or conditions that must be followed carefully and fully.
See example sentence: stringent
The campsite has stringent rules about fires during dry weather.
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