These young men had little use for the strict and rigid interpretation of the Measure that was life's blood to the older knights.

Expert systems had a reputation for rigid interpretation of rules.

However, in an effort to limit the liability and financial burden on the company, these committees were sticking to a rigid interpretation of Minamata disease.

"St. Vidicon, protect us from specious logic and rigid interpretations of the law."

The French government's decision to adopt a less rigid interpretation of its policy gradually reversed both of these rules.

In both cases the metaphor helped avoid the more rigid interpretations to which greater reliance upon canons alone would lead.

That rigid interpretation is open to question.

And if a board made such a rigid interpretation it would probably trigger an outcry.

Mr. Schmidt cited three examples to illustrate how a rigid constitutional interpretation can be incorrect.

It was compounded after the 9/11 terrorist attacks by the Bush administration's overly aggressive and rigid interpretation of what constitutes material support for terrorism.