Enforcing conformity to a standard

tomjones2004 | 11:06 Tue 12th Oct 2004 | Phrases & Sayings

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standardise?

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It's for a croosword. Goes like this: _R_C_U_T_A_

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PROCRUSTEAN:

Imposing stern and inflexible conformity to a preconceived theory or system. It originated from the mythical legend of Procrustes who was reputed to tie his victims to an iron bed and then stretch them or cut off their legs to make them fit the bed.

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