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Procrustean
Pro·crus·te·an [ prō krústee ən ] or pro·crus·te·an [ prō krústee ən ]


adjective 
Definition:
 
enforcing conformity: trying to establish conformity by using any and all means, including violence
[Mid-19th century. <Procrustes]
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