disciplinary
adjective
dis·ci·plin·ary
ˈdi-sə-plə-ˌner-ē 
especially British ˌdi-sə-ˈpli-nə-rē
1
a
: of or relating to discipline
disciplinary problems
b
: designed to correct or punish breaches of discipline
took disciplinary action
2
: of or relating to a particular field of study
disciplinary specialization
Examples of disciplinary in a Sentence
The committee is considering disciplinary measures against him.
called for disciplinary actions in response to the outrageous behavior
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Scores of Palestinian citizens were brought before disciplinary committees or hauled into custody for alleged incitement.
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Eyal Press, New Yorker, 9 June 2025
In response, Columbia University announced a series of new policies, including restrictions on demonstrations, new disciplinary procedures and a review of its Middle East curriculum, as Armstrong warned losing federal funds would impact the university’s critical functions.
—Dalia Faheid, CNN Money, 5 June 2025
Tisch, who has the final say in all disciplinary matters, on April 11 signed off on Adler’s recommendation without commenting further.
—Rocco Parascandola, New York Daily News, 5 June 2025
The State Bar is pursuing disciplinary action against Lira and two other attorneys who worked at Girardi Keese.
—Matt Hamilton, Los Angeles Times, 5 June 2025
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Eyal Press, New Yorker, 9 June 2025
In response, Columbia University announced a series of new policies, including restrictions on demonstrations, new disciplinary procedures and a review of its Middle East curriculum, as Armstrong warned losing federal funds would impact the university’s critical functions.
—Dalia Faheid, CNN Money, 5 June 2025
Tisch, who has the final say in all disciplinary matters, on April 11 signed off on Adler’s recommendation without commenting further.
—Rocco Parascandola, New York Daily News, 5 June 2025
The State Bar is pursuing disciplinary action against Lira and two other attorneys who worked at Girardi Keese.
—Matt Hamilton, Los Angeles Times, 5 June 2025
See All Example Sentences for disciplinary
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“Disciplinary.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/disciplinary. Accessed 14 Jun. 2025.
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disciplinary
adjective
dis·ci·plin·ary
ˈdis-ə-plə-ˌner-ē
: of or relating to discipline : corrective
take disciplinary action
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