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Difference between Strict in something and Strict on something

strict in somethingcareful and scrupulous in one’s principles, etc.:

  • He was strict in punctuality, spiritual in language and phraseology, immaculate in appearance.

strict on somethingis used with reference to principles, etc. that one expects to be observed by others:

  • The professor of that class was very strict on punctuality.