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.

Examples of zero tolerance in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Khashoggi’s murder attests to the policy of zero tolerance for such critical voices abroad: they are treated not as nuisances but as national security threats. —

Madawi Al-Rasheed, Foreign Affairs, 1 May 2019 GoFundMe has zero tolerance for the misuse of our platform and those who seek to take advantage of the generosity of the community. —

Susan Tompor, Detroit Free Press, 17 June 2024 Armor has a zero tolerance policy for any employee who violates company protocols. —

Erin Glynn, The Enquirer, 2 June 2024 The command quickly developed a reputation for its discipline, proficiency, and zero tolerance for mistakes. —

Gregory D. Koblentz, Foreign Affairs, 6 Dec. 2013 See all Example Sentences for zero tolerance

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