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Meaning of "zero tolerance" in the English dictionary

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PRONUNCIATION OF ZERO TOLERANCE

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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF ZERO TOLERANCE

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Zero tolerance is a noun.
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WHAT DOES ZERO TOLERANCE MEAN IN ENGLISH?

Zero tolerance

A zero tolerance policy imposes automatic punishment for infractions of a stated rule, with the intention of eliminating undesirable conduct. Zero-tolerance policies forbid persons in positions of authority from exercising discretion or changing punishments to fit the circumstances subjectively; they are required to impose a pre-determined punishment regardless of individual culpability, extenuating circumstances, or history. This pre-determined punishment need not be severe, but it is always meted out. Zero-tolerance policies are studied in criminology and are common in formal and informal policing systems around the world. The policies also appear in informal situations where there may be sexual harassment or Internet misuse in educational and workplace environments. Little evidence supports the claimed effectiveness of zero-tolerance policies. One underlying problem is that there are a great many reasons why people hesitate to intervene, or to report behavior they find to be unacceptable or unlawful. Zero-tolerance policies address, at best, only a few of these reasons.

Definition of zero tolerance in the English dictionary

The definition of zero tolerance in the dictionary is the policy of applying laws or penalties to even minor infringements of a code in order to reinforce its overall importance.

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WORDS THAT END LIKE ZERO TOLERANCE

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Synonyms and antonyms of zero tolerance in the English dictionary of synonyms

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Translation of «zero tolerance» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF ZERO TOLERANCE

Find out the translation of zero tolerance to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of zero tolerance from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «zero tolerance» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

零容忍
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

tolerancia cero
570 millions of speakers

English

zero tolerance
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

शून्य सहिष्णुता
380 millions of speakers
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Translator English - Arabic

عدم التسامح
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

нулевой терпимости
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

tolerância zero
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

শূন্য সহনশীলতা
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

tolérance zéro
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Toleransi sifar
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

Null-Toleranz
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

ゼロ容認
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

무관
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Nul toleransi
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

không khoan nhượng
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

பூச்சியம் சகிப்புத்தன்மை
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

शून्य सहिष्णुता
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

sıfır tolerans
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

tolleranza zero
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

zero tolerancji
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

нульової терпимості
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

toleranță zero
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

μηδενική ανοχή
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

zero tolerance
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

nolltolerans
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

nulltoleranse
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of zero tolerance

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «ZERO TOLERANCE»

The term «zero tolerance» is very widely used and occupies the 13.145 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «ZERO TOLERANCE» OVER TIME

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Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about zero tolerance

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10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «ZERO TOLERANCE»

Discover the use of zero tolerance in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to zero tolerance and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
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Zero Tolerance
Seventh-grade honor student Sierra Shepard faces expulsion after accidentally bringing a paring knife to school, violating the school's zero-tolerance policy.
Claudia Mills, 2013
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Zero Tolerance: Quality of Life and the New Police Brutality ...
Essays addressing police brutality connect increasing brutality by white New York City police officers, community grassroots activism, and the daily violence sparking the city's campaign to police the quality of life.
Andrea McArdle, Tanya Erzen, 2001
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Eats, Shoots & Leaves: The Zero Tolerance Approach to ...
In Eats, Shoots & Leaves, former editor Lynne Truss, gravely concerned about our current grammatical state, boldly defends proper punctuation.
Lynne Truss, 2004
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Zero Tolerance Policing
Following its introduction in New York, and the seemingly dramatic reduction in crime, zero tolerance policing was taken up in a number of other countries, including the UK and the Netherlands. This book examines that process.
Maurice Punch, 2007
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Zero Tolerance Discipline Policies: The History, ...
Zero Tolerance Discipline Policies, the first comprehensive study of its kind, conducted by author Dr. Brian James Schoonover, examines the history of zero tolerance policies, including the practice of adding offenses other than the ...
Brian Schoonover, 2009
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Zero Tolerance
The Bayou Boys, lords of the New Orleans underworld, are facing some serious and deadly competition.
Don Pendleton, 1998
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It's Not You, It's Him: The Zero Tolerance Approach to Dating
A straightforward guide to the world of dating provides women with useful suggestions on how to find the perfect man, offering such advice as Don't Apologize, Know When to Run Screaming, Meet Him Halfway, and Don't Ask Why. 25,000 first ...
Georgia Witkin, 2006
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Beyond zero tolerance: discrimination in military culture
This work takes on this paradox and critically examines the reasons underlying it. Tailhook and Aberdeen show that getting the rules right is not enough.
Mary Fainsod Katzenstein, Judith Reppy, 1999
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Zero Tolerance & Just Greed/ Not Lust
There's murder and stock market shennigans continually taking place in sports-crazy Honey Oaks, Texas.
Byron "Putt" Riddle, 2009
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Discipline, achievement, and race: is zero tolerance the answer?
Discipline, Achievement, and Race offers a comprehensive analysis of policy and practice and recommends solutions to the exclusionary discipline policies of zero tolerance.
Augustina H. Reyes, 2006

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «ZERO TOLERANCE»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term zero tolerance is used in the context of the following news items.
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UK Sport issues funding ban warning
"We have a zero tolerance of doping. Any athlete who has a case to answer is suspended [from the funding programme] and if they are found guilty of a serious ... «ESPN, Aug 15»
2
After pair of attacks, Israeli prime minister pledges 'zero tolerance' for …
JERUSALEM — Israel's security cabinet approved new measures Sunday against Israelis who attack Palestinians, and Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said ... «Minneapolis Star Tribune, Aug 15»
3
'Operation Zero Tolerance' Underway in Georgia
Georgia's annual mid-summer Operation Zero Tolerance campaign will include a series of three radio ads featuring Deal reminding Georgia motorists about the ... «Patch.com, Jun 15»
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Coke's zero tolerance for land grabs proves difficult to fulfill
WASHINGTON (Thomson Reuters Foundation) - The Coca-Cola Co has made a good start in axing land grabs from its supply chain, but it must work harder in ... «Reuters, Mar 15»
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UN Calls For Zero Tolerance When It Comes To Female Genital …
The United Nations designated Friday as a worldwide day of zero tolerance on female genital mutilation. The call for an end to female genital mutilation follows a ... «The Inquisitr, Feb 15»
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International Day Of Zero Tolerance For Female Genital Mutilation …
Feb. 6 is International Day of Zero Tolerance for Female Genital Mutilation, time to acknowledge the 125 million girls and women around the world who have ... «Medical Daily, Feb 15»
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Zero Tolerance for Barbaric Cultural Practices Act: Senators …
Bill S-7, entitled the "Zero Tolerance for Barbaric Cultural Practices Act," amends immigration and criminal laws with the aim of keeping polygamists out of ... «Huffington Post Canada, Dec 14»
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China takes 'zero tolerance' approach to regional polluters: Cabinet
BEIJING China will take a "zero tolerance" approach to a wide range of environmental violations and has promised stronger action against regional ... «Reuters, Nov 14»
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The Indian Government (Finally) Promises “Zero Tolerance” for …
The Indian Government (Finally) Promises “Zero Tolerance” for Violence Against ... Murkherjee announced a “zero tolerance” policy for violence against women. «RYOT, Jun 14»
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School Spirit or Gang Signs? 'Zero Tolerance' Comes Under Fire
Zero tolerance stems from the Gun Free Schools Act of 1994, which mandated that schools expel students found with firearms or face losing federal funding. «NBCNews.com, Mar 14»

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