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 The men faced a range of disciplinary action, from reflection papers to suspensions and expulsions, The New York Times reported. — Cayla Bamberger, New York Daily News, 8 Oct. 2026 The lawsuit claims that some of them wrote essays to the school to reduce their disciplinary action, according to her attorney. — Payton Turkeltaub, Variety, 7 Oct. 2026 The Dominican Republic Soccer Federation has filed an official complaint with Concacaf and the world soccer federation, FIFA, seeking disciplinary action against the player. — Jacqueline Charles, Miami Herald, 6 Oct. 2026 In Tokyo, Takaichi condemned the crime and demanded full cooperation and tougher disciplinary and preventive measures by the United States. — Mari Yamaguchi, Los Angeles Times, 5 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for disciplinary

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An exploration of self-perception and a non-punitive confrontation with the past.

— Anna Marie de la Fuente, Variety, 9 Oct. 2026
The South Korean announcement came days after its President Lee Jae Myung threatened to take unspecified punitive steps if Ukraine refuses to apologize over the revelation.

— ABC News, ABC News, 8 Oct. 2026

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In general, correctional officers should not be involved with inmates’ medical decisions, but health care providers do not have the authority to remove restraints; such decisions reside with the correctional facility.

— M. Sara Rosenthal, STAT, 13 Oct. 2026
Just under 34,000 employees work for the agency, but not all are correctional officers.

— Scott Peyton, Washington Post, 8 Oct. 2026

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