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a restriction; a restraint; a limit; harsh criticism
1913The Theory of Social RevolutionsMarshall, probably, felt exasperated by Jefferson's virulence against these final appointments made by John Adams, while Marshall was Secretary of State, and for which he may have felt himself, in part, responsible. Possibly, even, he may have taken some of Jefferson's strictures as aimed at himself.1977Paper MoneyThere was no prestige in being chairman of an ailing company, no matter how big; and his power was rendered worthless by the strictures of the accountants.Labels: Brooks Adams, Ken Follett
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