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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Through it all, Cher has remained a woman with an incredibly sharp wit, and zero tolerance for BS.
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Jordan Hoffman, EW.com, 20 May 2025
Crystal Sanchez, president of the Sacramento Homeless Union, said the center has rules, like a ban on sleeping or camping at the site, a requirement that people respect the center’s neighbors, and zero tolerance for substance abuse.
—Annika Merrilees, Sacbee.com, 13 May 2025
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.
—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
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Jordan Hoffman, EW.com, 20 May 2025
Crystal Sanchez, president of the Sacramento Homeless Union, said the center has rules, like a ban on sleeping or camping at the site, a requirement that people respect the center’s neighbors, and zero tolerance for substance abuse.
—Annika Merrilees, Sacbee.com, 13 May 2025
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.
—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
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“Zero tolerance.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/zero%20tolerance. Accessed 30 May. 2025.
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