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

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

But instead of terminating Harrison, as required by Massage Envy’s zero tolerance policy, Trinity Health Spa chose to retrain him, according to the suit. —Nicole Lopez, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 7 June 2024

Chandler pledges 'zero tolerance,' to 'Goons' attacks, promises teen outreach 17 'Gilbert Goons' and parents sued over attacks; conspiracy alleged 'Gilbert Goons' victim attacked with brass knuckles testifies at the Capitol. —Maritza Dominguez, The Arizona Republic, 29 Feb. 2024

At the time, the FIGC vowed to implement zero tolerance measures, but the abuse shows no sign of going away. —Barbie Latza Nadeau, CNN, 3 Feb. 2024

In a span of several months, peaking in the summer of 2018, the government separated some five thousand children from their parents as part of a deliberate policy called zero tolerance. —Jonathan Blitzer, The New Yorker, 28 Jan. 2024

Plus, Scott’s staff appears to have quelled the near-hysteria over squeegee guys with a plan that combined zero tolerance with purposeful outreach to the squeegee-wielding boys and young men who for years tried to make a few bucks from motorists at busy intersections. —Dan Rodricks, Baltimore Sun, 16 Jan. 2024