zero tolerance

zero tolerance
The policy of applying laws or penalties to even minor infringements of a code in order to reinforce its overall importance and enhance deterrence.

Dictionary from West's Encyclopedia of American Law. 2005.


zero tolerance
The policy of applying laws or penalties to even minor infringements of a code in order to reinforce its overall importance and enhance deterrence.

Short Dictionary of (mostly American) Legal Terms and Abbreviations.

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