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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The group, which had already begun a series of internal disciplinary actions, found that Figari sodomized his recruits and forced them to fondle him and one another.
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The latter is being overseen by its disciplinary committee.
—Adam Crafton, New York Times, 16 May 2025
He was asked by Cardinal George to take a disciplinary leave of absence following the remarks, but shortly returned to his parish duties.
—Carolyn Stein, Chicago Tribune, 16 May 2025
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Chief Administrative Judge Carol-Lisa Phillips has had to contend with disciplinary action against several judges under her oversight in just the last two weeks.
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Stefano Pozzebon, CNN Money, 18 May 2025
The latter is being overseen by its disciplinary committee.
—Adam Crafton, New York Times, 16 May 2025
He was asked by Cardinal George to take a disciplinary leave of absence following the remarks, but shortly returned to his parish duties.
—Carolyn Stein, Chicago Tribune, 16 May 2025
Sun Sentinel Broward’s new chief judge faces first big test: her colleagues’ misconduct
Chief Administrative Judge Carol-Lisa Phillips has had to contend with disciplinary action against several judges under her oversight in just the last two weeks.
—South Florida Sun Sentinel, Sun Sentinel, 15 May 2025
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“Disciplinary.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/disciplinary. Accessed 23 May. 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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