de rigueur









de rigueur


adjective

  1. strictly required, as by etiquette, usage, or fashion.

adjective

  1. required by etiquette or fashion

1849, French, literally “of strictness,” thus “according to obligation of convention.” See rigor.

A French term meaning necessary according to convention: “Formal dress is de rigueur at weddings.”

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