dis·ci·pli·nary rule | \ ˈdi-sə-plə-ˌner-ē- \
Legal Definition of disciplinary rule
: a rule that is set out in the ABA Model Code of Professional Responsibility and whose violation may result in disciplinary action against the violating lawyer — compare ethical consideration
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