zero tolerance

American  

noun

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

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zero tolerance British  

noun

1. 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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Etymology

Origin of zero tolerance

First recorded in 1935–40

Example Sentences

"We have zero tolerance for violence, and we will do all we can to get answers for the loved ones of both victims."

From BBC

“The government failed to discharge this absolute duty, and for that significant sanctions are appropriate and necessary to send a strong message that courts have zero tolerance for this egregious injustice,” said Mr. Watkins.

From Washington Times

“The Government failed to discharge this absolute duty, and for that significant sanctions are appropriate and necessary to send a strong message that courts have zero tolerance for this egregious injustice,” said Mr. Watkins.

From Washington Times

Beyond zero tolerance for gun control and deep suspicion of the federal government, there’s little ideological cohesion among the members.

From Washington Post

FTA demands zero tolerance of graffiti, a goal crews here usually reach.

From Seattle Times