• Strictly

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    strictly

    1. In a strict manner.He adhered strictly to the diet his doctor prescribed.
    2. In a limited manner; only
      • Orwell Animal Farm|6This work was strictly voluntary, but any animal who absented himself from it would have his rations reduced by half.
    3. In a narrow or limited sense.That term refers strictly to smaller birds.

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