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Meaning of rigorism | Babel Free

Noun CEFR B2
ˈɹɪɡəˌɹɪzm

Definitions

  1. strictness (in interpreting or enforcing a rule)
  2. In Roman Catholic moral theology, the doctrine that in a case of doubt between right and wrong one should take the safer course, i.e. the one in verbal accordance with the law.

Equivalents

Suomi rigorismi
Polski rygoryzm

CEFR level

B2
Upper Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.
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