noun
severe punishment policy; zero-tolerance policy; draconianism
Refers to a strict, often uncompromising approach to punishment, typically in legal, institutional, or disciplinary contexts. Can carry a negative connotation of excessive harshness.
この学校では厳罰主義をとっていて、いじめは即退学になる。
This school has a zero-tolerance policy, and bullying results in immediate expulsion.
Some argue that a severe punishment policy alone does not reduce crime.