strict precaution
collocation in Englishmeaningsofstrictandprecaution
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strict
adjective
uk/strɪkt/us/strɪkt/
strongly limiting someone's freedom to behave as they wish, or likely to severely punish someone if they do ...
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precaution
noun
uk/prɪˈkɔː.ʃən/us/prɪˈkɑː.ʃən/
an action that is done to prevent something unpleasant or ...
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(Definition ofstrictandprecautionfrom theCambridge English Dictionary© Cambridge University Press)
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These regulations prescribe the manner in which mink must be kept and the strict precautions that must be taken to prevent their escape.
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This is a most unsatisfactory situation unless very strict precautions are taken.
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In both cases very strict precautions must be taken to see that no injustice is done to individuals.
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Strict precautions are also enforced to prevent mink escaping from licensed establishments.
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In the interests of all concerned it is necessary that strict precautions should be taken until the normal period of incubation is passed.
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It is right to take strict precautions against it.
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Strict precautions are taken to ensure that date stamps are not used by unauthorised persons or in improper ways.
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Movements are kept to a minimum and strict precautions are also taken to safeguard the security of the cargo.
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This material is moved under very strict precautions.
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Strict precautions are taken to prevent any risk to health or safety.
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Strict precautions are taken against fire and theft.
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We have taken strict precautions to ensure that there is no risk to human health.
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In the opinion of the corporation, strict precautions at the factory made it impossible for this to have happened accidentally.
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There will be strict precautions and the bones will be destroyed.
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It reminded them to take strict precautions to protect themselves.
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We do continue to take a cautious approach and recommend strict precautions for personnel dealing with definite or suspected cases of viral haemorrhagic fever to prevent any possibility of spread.
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In that case, strict precautions have been enforced, but there have, nevertheless, been occasional minor escapes of an accidental nature which have led to further complaints.
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