zero tolerance

noun

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

zero tolerance

noun

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

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Word History and Origins

Origin of zero tolerance¹

First recorded in 1935–40

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Beacon Hill Academy, a secondary school in Dudley, has a "zero tolerance" approach to derogatory language in the classroom, and takes tough action before it leads to more serious behaviour.

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“So he has a zero tolerance policy retaliation.”

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It enacted a “zero tolerance” for campus conduct violations such as overnight camping or the use of face coverings while violating the law.

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It said that new leadership had since transformed the company, and it has "zero tolerance for abuse, harassment or discrimination of any kind".

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The UC system also adopted a zero tolerance policy for any protests that break campus codes.

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