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rigoros

rigorously, strictly

adverb ree-go-ROHS Rare
Descriptions & Qualities Manner

Origin: from Latin rigorosus (strict, severe)

Also means

uncompromisingly

Usage Note

rigoros describes thoroughgoing strictness or enforcement: rigoros durchgreifen, rigoros angewendet. More severe than konsequent; implies no exceptions are made. Neutral to formal register.

Examples

"Die Behörde geht rigoros gegen Verstöße vor."

Natural Translation

The authority takes rigorous action against violations.

Literal Translation

The authority proceeds rigorously against violations.

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