Not allowing for variation (6)

I believe the answer is:

strict

(Other definitions for strict that I've seen before include "Not lenient or indulgent" , "Stringent" , "Following rules exactly" , "Tough" , "Exact, rigorous" .)

I've seen this clue in The New York Times.

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