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
Violations can result in disciplinary action and fines.
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Vivian Jones, Nashville Tennessean, 5 Sep. 2025
Carter also was benched to start a game against the Atlanta Falcons in a disciplinary move.
—Dan Gelston, Chicago Tribune, 5 Sep. 2025
However, most associations don’t divulge disciplinary actions to the entire HOA community and keep enforcement activities confidential.
—Kelly G. Richardson, Oc Register, 5 Sep. 2025
After every Monday during the 2025 regular season, Jon Runyan, NFL vice president of policy and rules administration, and league office assistants pore over game film for potential rule violations before using CBA guidelines to determine subsequent disciplinary action.
—Dan Bernstein, Sportico.com, 4 Sep. 2025
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Vivian Jones, Nashville Tennessean, 5 Sep. 2025
Carter also was benched to start a game against the Atlanta Falcons in a disciplinary move.
—Dan Gelston, Chicago Tribune, 5 Sep. 2025
However, most associations don’t divulge disciplinary actions to the entire HOA community and keep enforcement activities confidential.
—Kelly G. Richardson, Oc Register, 5 Sep. 2025
After every Monday during the 2025 regular season, Jon Runyan, NFL vice president of policy and rules administration, and league office assistants pore over game film for potential rule violations before using CBA guidelines to determine subsequent disciplinary action.
—Dan Bernstein, Sportico.com, 4 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for disciplinary
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In the spring, investors were worried the Department of Justice’s monopoly ruling meant that the search giant would be forced into a breakup that would be undoubtedly punitive, Cramer said.—
Julie Coleman,
CNBC,
8 Sep. 2025
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The suit, served on Sharp last week, seeks unspecified punitive and compensatory damages and reimbursement for attorney’s fees.—
Paul Sisson,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
7 Sep. 2025
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But the Idaho Department of Correction aims to limit direct participation from correctional officers, agency spokesperson Blake Lopez told the Idaho Statesman.—
Kevin Fixler,
Idaho Statesman,
2 Sep. 2025
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Republicans on the committee presented three charts that showed spikes in inmate assaults — on both other inmates and correctional staff — and inmate homicides.—
Perry Vandell,
AZCentral.com,
30 Aug. 2025
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“Disciplinary.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/disciplinary. Accessed 10 Sep. 2025.
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