zero tolerance
noun
: a policy of giving the most severe punishment possible to every person who commits a crime or breaks a rule
The police announced that there will be zero tolerance for looters.
The camp has a zero tolerance drug and alcohol policy.
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As a matter of policy and practice, Industry Entertainment has zero tolerance for harassment, abuse, or misconduct — no matter the individual’s position or tenure.
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Aaron Couch, HollywoodReporter, 9 May 2025
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—Jason P. Frank, Vulture, 23 Apr. 2025
With Mistress, there are no safe words, no mercy, and zero tolerance for drag delusion.
—Joey Nolfi, EW.com, 23 Apr. 2025
The Department of State will continue to work closely with the Department of Homeland Security to enforce zero tolerance for aliens in the United States who violate U.S. laws, threaten public safety, or in other situations where warranted.
—Danielle Wallace , Bonny Chu, FOXNews.com, 29 Apr. 2025
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Aaron Couch, HollywoodReporter, 9 May 2025
With Mistress, there are no safe words, no mercy, and zero tolerance for drag delusion … Get ready to submit.
—Jason P. Frank, Vulture, 23 Apr. 2025
With Mistress, there are no safe words, no mercy, and zero tolerance for drag delusion.
—Joey Nolfi, EW.com, 23 Apr. 2025
The Department of State will continue to work closely with the Department of Homeland Security to enforce zero tolerance for aliens in the United States who violate U.S. laws, threaten public safety, or in other situations where warranted.
—Danielle Wallace , Bonny Chu, FOXNews.com, 29 Apr. 2025
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“Zero tolerance.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/zero%20tolerance. Accessed 21 May. 2025.
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