crackdown
//ˈkrækˌdaʊn//
Noun
crackdownSingular
crackdownsPlural
1
A severe or strict enforcement of rules, laws, or regulations, especially by authorities to suppress or eliminate undesirable activities or behaviors.
The government announced a crackdown on illegal parking in the city center.
2
A sudden and intensive effort to restrict or punish illegal or unacceptable behavior.
The government announced a crackdown on illegal gambling.