I'm looking for a word that describes a person who strictly follows a set of rules without exception. Something close to obeyer or fanatic, but with an emphasis on 'Strictly following the rules'.

Usage example:

The website was taken over by [users who obey the rules strictly].

asked Sep 22, 2016 at 9:30

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Someone who always follows a defined procedure, such as a set of rules is a Stickler.

A "stickler for the rules" will always insist that the rules are followed.

answered Sep 22, 2016 at 10:10

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You can call that person a conformist.

A person who uncritically or habitually conforms to the customs, rules, or styles of a group.

Eg: .. organisations where employees are loyal without being unthinking conformists.

answered Sep 22, 2016 at 10:34

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Here in the UK, we have the term - Jobsworth

"A jobsworth is a person who uses their job description in a deliberately uncooperative way, or who seemingly delights in acting in an obstructive or unhelpful manner. The term can also be applied to those who uphold petty rules even at the expense of humanity or common sense."

answered Sep 22, 2016 at 10:35

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You could say this person is (or behaves) by the book:

strictly according to the rules.

"a cop who doesn't exactly play it by the book"

synonyms: according to the rules, within the law, lawfully, legally, legitimately; honestly, fairly; informal on the level, fair and square

"he's a cop who does everything by the book"

answered Sep 22, 2016 at 16:21

I might use Goody Two-shoes or goody-goody

Goody-goody is listed as:

affectedly or ingratiatingly good or proper

answered Sep 22, 2016 at 14:41

Such users may be said to be uncompromising

not willing to change a decision, opinion, method, etc.; not willing to make or accept a compromise

answered Sep 22, 2016 at 16:23

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