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

Rigour demands that they be weighed one by one.

From Economist • Mar. 6, 2014

Should that be the Case it would disappoint the designs & naturally abate the Rigour of Administration & so the Shock might be evaded.

From The Writings of Samuel Adams - Volume 2 by Cushing, Harry Alonzo

In the great Variety of their Religious Houses, you have all the Severity of Manners and Rigour of Discipline, which the Gospel requires, improved upon.

From An Enquiry into an Origin of Honour; and the Usefulness of Christianity in War by Mandeville, Bernard

The Boston Port Bill is another act passed the last Session & it is executed with the utmost Rigour.

From The Writings of Samuel Adams - Volume 3 by Cushing, Harry Alonzo

Braid your locks with rosy twine, Dropping odours, dropping wine, Rigour now is gone to bed, And Advice with scrupulous head: Strict age and sour severity, With their grave saws, in slumber lie.

From Heathen Mythology by Various