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

In practice, “Santa” is a decentralized supply chain run by unpaid parents facing volatile demand, shifting preferences, tight budgets and hard delivery deadlines, with zero tolerance for stock-outs or perceived unfairness.

From The Wall Street Journal

“Amazon has zero tolerance for the sale of stolen goods, and we work hard to combat this industrywide issue,” a spokesperson for the company said.

From The Wall Street Journal

“We say zero tolerance. But are we really willing to pay in terms of human lives?”

From Los Angeles Times

"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

India has an "unwavering commitment" to a zero tolerance policy towards terrorism, it added.

From BBC