1. strict adherence to rigid principles or rules, especially in moral or religious matters
Usage: formal
2. the doctrine that moral principles should be applied without exception or compromise
Usage: philosophy; ethics

Examples

• The school’s rigorism in enforcing dress codes left no room for individual expression.
• His moral rigorism made him unpopular among colleagues who preferred flexible approaches.
• The religious community was known for its rigorism in interpreting sacred texts.
• Critics argued that such rigorism ignored the complexities of real-world situations.
• The judge’s rigorism in sentencing reflected his belief in absolute justice.
• Her rigorism regarding punctuality meant she was never late to any appointment.