"tough on crime" meaning in English

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Adjective

Forms: more tough on crime [comparative], most tough on crime [superlative]
Head templates: {{en-adj|more}} tough on crime (comparative more tough on crime, superlative most tough on crime)
  1. That establishes stricter criminal penalties, especially as a reaction to violent and property crime. Categories (topical): Crime, Law
    Sense id: en-tough_on_crime-en-adj-shzP09Cu Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, Pages with 1 entry, Pages with entries
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