DISCIPLINARY Synonyms: 30 Similar and Opposite Words

disciplinary

adjective

ˈdi-sə-plə-ˌner-ē

Definition of disciplinary

as in punitive

inflicting, involving, or serving as punishment called for disciplinary actions in response to the outrageous behavior

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Recent Examples of disciplinary State disciplinary authorities should proactively examine credible allegations of attorney misconduct and hold lawyers accountable. — Voice Of The People, New York Daily News, 6 Nov. 2026 Foster care system under scrutiny Investigative sources tell CBS News Philadelphia police will seek any disciplinary records or complaints made against Williams. — Joe Holden, CBS News, 6 Nov. 2026 The agency did confirm Lopes, hired in July 2025, does not have a disciplinary history. — Cristóbal Reyes, The Orlando Sentinel, 6 Nov. 2026 The Florida Board of Nursing accepted the voluntary relinquishment on April 20, 2026, to resolve the disciplinary case. — Cindy Krischer Goodman, Sun Sentinel, 5 Nov. 2026 See All Example Sentences for disciplinary

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The country does have a wealth tax dating back to the nineteenth century, but it is administered at the canton level and its highest marginal rate is nowhere near as punitive as the California proposal.

— Daniel Waldenstrom, Foreign Affairs, 6 Nov. 2026
The Kingdom of Benin was looted of roughly 5,000 royal and religious objects in 1897 by British forces on a punitive expedition through what is now Nigeria.

— Tessa Solomon, ARTnews.com, 5 Nov. 2026

Definition of punitive

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And Illinois spends about $45,000 per inmate per year in correctional cost, whereas NLEN’s social enterprise programs cost $9,000 to $14,000 per client (depending on age, prior skills and certifications).

— Darcel Rockett, Chicago Tribune, 7 Nov. 2026
He was first received into the state prison system in 1996 and later received additional sentences for possessing or manufacturing a weapon while incarcerated and two separate assaults on correctional officers involving gassing.

— Richard Ramos, CBS News, 6 Nov. 2026

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