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 disobedient or defiant behavior
took disciplinary action
2
: of or relating to a particular field of study
academic 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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Reviewers are screened for prior collaborations and conflicts of interest with applicants, panels are structured to prevent disciplinary insularity, and majority self-citation is flagged as a disqualifying bias (the OMB rule’s citations are almost entirely self-cited).
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Kelly Fleming, Forbes.com, 11 June 2026
The Commission of Investigation and Accusation, which operates within Colombia's lower house of Congress, is responsible for reviewing complaints and potential criminal or disciplinary charges against high-ranking government officials.
—Brittany Miller, FOXNews.com, 10 June 2026
The Black Student Success Plan aims to double the number of Black male educators, reduce disciplinary action against Black students, and add more lessons about Black history and culture.
—Lauren Victory, CBS News, 10 June 2026
Pro leagues and players’ unions negotiate disciplinary, eligibility and anti-gambling rules, disputes over which are resolved via grievance and arbitration procedures and, when litigated, are given high deference by judges.
—Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 10 June 2026
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Kelly Fleming, Forbes.com, 11 June 2026
The Commission of Investigation and Accusation, which operates within Colombia's lower house of Congress, is responsible for reviewing complaints and potential criminal or disciplinary charges against high-ranking government officials.
—Brittany Miller, FOXNews.com, 10 June 2026
The Black Student Success Plan aims to double the number of Black male educators, reduce disciplinary action against Black students, and add more lessons about Black history and culture.
—Lauren Victory, CBS News, 10 June 2026
Pro leagues and players’ unions negotiate disciplinary, eligibility and anti-gambling rules, disputes over which are resolved via grievance and arbitration procedures and, when litigated, are given high deference by judges.
—Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 10 June 2026
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 17 Jun. 2026.
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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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