So, no; rigid enforcement of a national speed limit with draconian penalties for violating it will not save thousands of lives.

The umpires' rigid enforcement caused anguish for pitchers who had to unlearn the mechanics of their craft.

The regulations call for rigid enforcement, but neither the government nor the United Nations has the resources to reform a corrupt system.

"Oh, it's nothing serious, but there's talk of put- ting rigid enforcement on the Norm again."

Mr. Kojima himself does not support the rigid enforcement of rules; he says he tries to talk to his students instead.

For too long the rigid enforcement of the amateur code has allowed many companies to get miles of free advertising out of higher profile players.

There would be a more rigid enforcement of the existing regulations on barter shipments.

And while the regulations call for rigid enforcement, neither the government nor the United Nations has taken any steps to make the new rules stick.

Most important could be the economy: A severe economic downturn could prompt rigid enforcement, as in the 1930s, he said.

I am in favor of a more rigid enforcement.