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Meaning of overstrictness in English:

overstrictness

Pronunciation /ˌəʊvəˈstrɪk(t)nəs/

noun

  • The state or condition of being excessively strict.

Origin

Mid 17th century; earliest use found in William Gouge (1575–1653), Church of England clergyman and author. From over- + strictness, after overstrict.