rigour

American  

[rig-er] / ˈrɪg ər /

noun

Chiefly British.

1. a variant of rigor.

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rigour British  

/ ˈrɪɡə /

noun

1. harsh but just treatment or action

2. a severe or cruel circumstance; hardship

   the rigours of famine

3. strictness, harshness, or severity of character

4. strictness in judgment or conduct; rigorism

5. maths logic logical validity or accuracy

6. obsolete  rigidity

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Etymology

Origin of rigour

C14: from Latin rigor

Example Sentences

However, the 22-year-old has struggled to adjust to the physical rigours of the Premier League.

From Barron's

The newspaper's publisher Dow Jones said at the time it had "full confidence in the rigour and accuracy of our reporting".

From BBC

Walters hopes a closely fought NRL play-off series will sharpen up his players for the rigours of a tour against an England side who have dispatched Tonga and Samoa in successive series.

From BBC

Newcastle clearly require further reinforcements to cope with the rigours of Europe, but a couple of new arrivals did still impress on Friday night.

From BBC

"I won't rest until I see justice for my two brothers who not only need a proper Christian burial but also the full rigours of the law applied."

From BBC