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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The court has a zero tolerance policy for drinking while on bond, unbeknownst to him.
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Paulina Dedaj, FOXNews.com, 8 Aug. 2025
On-prem lets companies build systems with zero tolerance for downtime, ensuring continuous, uninterrupted operations.
—Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 30 June 2025
SkyWest has zero tolerance for unruly behavior as safety for our customers and crew is our top priority.
—Greg Norman, FOXNews.com, 18 July 2025
Franklin has a zero tolerance policy for any kind of fireworks, including sparklers.
—Andy Humbles, The Tennessean, 2 July 2025
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Paulina Dedaj, FOXNews.com, 8 Aug. 2025
On-prem lets companies build systems with zero tolerance for downtime, ensuring continuous, uninterrupted operations.
—Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 30 June 2025
SkyWest has zero tolerance for unruly behavior as safety for our customers and crew is our top priority.
—Greg Norman, FOXNews.com, 18 July 2025
Franklin has a zero tolerance policy for any kind of fireworks, including sparklers.
—Andy Humbles, The Tennessean, 2 July 2025
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“Zero tolerance.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/zero%20tolerance. Accessed 21 Aug. 2025.
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