1. harsh criticisms or severe restrictions
Usage: plural form of stricture
2. abnormal narrowing of a body passage or tube
Usage: medical

Examples

• The committee’s strictures on the new policy were quite harsh.
• His strictures against the proposal were well-founded.
• The teacher’s strictures about homework completion were clear.
• The patient developed strictures in the esophagus after surgery.
• Urethral strictures can cause difficulty urinating.
• The editorial contained several strictures on government spending.
• Despite the strictures placed on the program, it continued successfully.