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Plural
martinets
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an individual who demands total obedience to rules, laws, and orders
- The new colonel was a tough, no-nonsense martinet who ran a very tight ship.
- As a teacher, she had a reputation as a martinet who would give detentions for unbuttoned shirts or untucked blouses.
- While order is important, being such a martinet about petty regulations often backfires and damages one's leadership.
- As a martinet, he made sure that every detail was executed exactly as specified.
- Known for being a martinet, he rarely allowed flexibility in the workplace.
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