clampdown
/ˈklæmpˌdaʊn/
noun
- A sudden, strong action taken by authorities to stop or control something, especially illegal or unwanted activity.
- The government announced a clampdown on illegal parking in the city center.
- The school's clampdown on cheating led to stricter exam rules.
- After the protests, there was a nationwide clampdown on public demonstrations.
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