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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Both players have been placed on non-disciplinary leave during the 2025 MLB season in relation to a sports betting probe.
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David Close, CNN Money, 10 Nov. 2025
Barrett also asked if the state took any disciplinary action against the officials who shaved off Landor’s hair.
—Maureen Groppe, USA Today, 10 Nov. 2025
Despite multiple reports from the students' parents and other employees and school families, the complaint claims, Milwaukee Public Schools leadership didn't take disciplinary actions against Kalumbula, but promoted him to acting principal of Milwaukee French Immersion School.
—Kelli Arseneau, jsonline.com, 7 Nov. 2025
Altemeyer also said the district had no information to share in response to a records request asking for disciplinary records tied to Bush.
—Caroline Beck, IndyStar, 7 Nov. 2025
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David Close, CNN Money, 10 Nov. 2025
Barrett also asked if the state took any disciplinary action against the officials who shaved off Landor’s hair.
—Maureen Groppe, USA Today, 10 Nov. 2025
Despite multiple reports from the students' parents and other employees and school families, the complaint claims, Milwaukee Public Schools leadership didn't take disciplinary actions against Kalumbula, but promoted him to acting principal of Milwaukee French Immersion School.
—Kelli Arseneau, jsonline.com, 7 Nov. 2025
Altemeyer also said the district had no information to share in response to a records request asking for disciplinary records tied to Bush.
—Caroline Beck, IndyStar, 7 Nov. 2025
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“Disciplinary.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/disciplinary. Accessed 11 Nov. 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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