rigour

[rig-er]

noun

Chiefly British.

1. a variant of rigor.

rigour

/ 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

Word History and Origins

Origin of rigour¹

C14: from Latin rigor

Example Sentences

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.

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

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"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."

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If his body can stand up to the rigours of Test cricket.

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Sir Adrian called the attack "one of the most horrific crimes in our country's history" and promised to conduct the inquiry "at pace and with rigour".

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