Astrictively

/əˈstrɪktɪvli/ adverb

Definition

In a manner that binds, constrains, or restricts tightly; with the quality of producing astriction.

Etymology

From 'astrictive' plus the adverbial suffix '-ly', forming an adverb that describes the manner of the action.

Kelly Says

This is one of those 5-syllable adverbs that sounds incredibly formal—'the law astrictively bound the parties'—which is probably why lawyers abandoned it for shorter words!

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