adhering strictly to rules, legal requirements, or official procedures

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Definition of adhering strictly to rules, legal requirements, or official procedures in English English dictionary

by-the-book

Given the troubled Bayou State's long history of rogues and demagogues, the most unusual thing about Gov. Jindal may be his record of by-the-book ethics.

Hyphenation

ad·her·ing strict·ly to rules, le·gal requirements, or Of·fi·cial procedures