zero tolerance

noun

1. a policy of very strict, uncompromising enforcement of rules or laws.

zero tolerance

noun

1. 1. the policy of applying laws or penalties to even minor infringements of a code in order to reinforce its overall importance
   2. ( as modifier )

      a zero-tolerance policy on drugs

Word History and Origins

Origin of zero tolerance¹

First recorded in 1935–40

Example Sentences

Homan played a role in Trump’s controversial "zero tolerance" policy, which separated thousands of migrant children from their parents.

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The Ministry of Justice said it had "zero tolerance" towards violence and drugs.

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Snapchat told the BBC it had "zero tolerance" of the sexual exploitation of young people, and had extra safety measures in place for teens and their parents.

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It concluded by adding it has a "zero tolerance approach to racism of all kinds".

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"I think the public were expecting the court to demonstrate zero tolerance for this sort of conduct."

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