See Also: rigorism(dictionary)

rigorism (iou)



rigorism noun. Also (now rare) rigourism. E18.
[from RIGOUR + -ISM, assim. to Latin RIGOR noun1.]
Extreme strictness in interpreting or enforcing a law, precept, etc. E18.
Roman Catholic Theology. The doctrine that in doubtful cases of conscience the strict course is always to be followed. L19.