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rigour

noun [U] (FORCEFULNESS) UK (US rigor)
 
 
/ˈrɪɡ.ər/ US  //

Definition

the fact that people are made to follow rules in a very severe way: They were punished with unusual rigour.Severe the rigours of sth the unpleasant or severe conditions of something: They survived the rigours of the winter.Difficult situations and unpleasant experiencesAccidents and disasters
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