Surely this law will be upheld after its strict interpretation.

"But haven't employers taken too strict an interpretation of that?"

In keeping with a strict interpretation of religious law, women's voices are not heard.

I think that usage is the key, not strict interpretation.

According to the strict interpretation of the rules, this is in fact illegal interference.

Under a strict interpretation of the Law, these players are breaking the rules.

I know the rules, of course, but aren't you giving them too strict an interpretation?

Again, on a strict interpretation, the question could have been answered in the affirmative.

There's a strict interpretation in which that statement is true.

But at that time, the federal officials said they would insist on a stricter interpretation of the law after Jan. 1, 2000.