LEARNit Dictionary
stricture
noun
/ˈstrɪktʃə(r)/
UK
/ˈstrɪktʃər/
US
1
a severe criticism, especially of somebody’s behaviour
انتقاد شدید, سرزنش, نکوهش
2
a rule or situation that limits your behaviour
محدودیت, قید, ضابطه
strictures against civil servants expressing political opinions
synonym
restriction