like a stern judge
• (a.) Of or pertaining to Rhadamanthus; rigorously just; as, a Rhadamanthine judgment.
"Term that describes a judge who is stubborn, does not compromise, and refused to provide leeway when interpreting the law.
Rhad`a·man'thine adjective Of or pertaining to Rhadamanthus; rigorously just; as, a Rhadamanthine judgment. 
(rad a man then) Strict and inflexible in the application of the law; sometimes used to describe a judge.