STRICTION
Stric"tion, n. Etym: [L. strictio. See Stringent.]
Defn: The act of constricting, or the state of being constricted. Line of striction (Geom.), the line on a skew surface that cuts each generator in that point of it that is nearest to the succeeding generator.
STRICTLY
Strict"ly, adv.
Defn: In a strict manner; closely; precisely.
STRICTNESS
Strict"ness, n.
Defn: Quality or state of being strict.
STRICTURE Stric"ture, n. Etym: [L. strictura a contraction, from stringere, strictum, to draw tight: cf. F. stricture. See Strict.]
1. Strictness. [Obs.] A man of stricture and firm abstinence. Shak.
2. A stroke; a glance; a touch. [Obs.] Sir M. Hale.
3. A touch of adverse criticism; censure. [I have] given myself the liberty of these strictures by way of reflection on all and every passage. Hammond.