Demanding close observance of rules (6)

I believe the answer is:

strict

(Other definitions for strict that I've seen before include "Demanding obedience to rules" , "Severe and unyielding" , "Austere - rigid" , "Stringent" , "Exacting, unsparing" .)

I've seen this clue in The Irish Times.

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