nonstritly

nonstritly is an adverb that describes the performance of an action without adhering strictly to the usual rules or standards. It is used to indicate a relaxed or more permissive approach to a procedure, regulation, or rule set. The term is rare in everyday speech and is largely confined to academic, legal, or technical contexts where strict compliance is a common concern.

The word is formed by combining the prefix non‑, meaning “not,” with the root strict, and the adverbial suffix ‑ly. Though it functions as a single lexical item, it is often found spelled as non‑strictly or nonstrictly in contemporary texts. The usage of a hyphen is acceptable in formal style guides, and the variant with no hyphen is also frequently encountered.

Examples of nonstrictly usage include: “The protocol allows for nonstrictly timed responses to accommodate variable network latency,” and “The teacher’s grading criteria were applied in a nonstrictly uniform manner across all subjects.” In these cases the adverb signals flexibility where rigidity would typically be enforced.

Related terms include loosely, casually, leniently, and casually, all of which carry a similar implication of reduced strictness. Public dictionaries typically list nonstrictly rather than nonstrictly, noting that the former is more common, yet both forms are understood by native speakers.