noun, noun or participle which takes 'suru'
toughening penalties; making punishments stricter
Refers to the act or policy of increasing the severity of legal penalties or disciplinary measures. Often used in news and policy contexts.
政府は飲酒運転の厳罰化を検討している。
The government is considering toughening penalties for drunk driving.
いじめ防止
There is a move to make school rules stricter to prevent bullying.