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
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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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In response to a public records request after Peterson's retirement, Milwaukee County officials said there were no disciplinary records or complaints in his personnel file.
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Ashley Luthern, Journal Sentinel, 6 May 2024
Protesters want protections amid threats of disciplinary action and termination for those participating in demonstrations that violate campus policy or local laws.
—John Bacon, USA TODAY, 6 May 2024
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Ashley Luthern, Journal Sentinel, 6 May 2024
Protesters want protections amid threats of disciplinary action and termination for those participating in demonstrations that violate campus policy or local laws.
—John Bacon, USA TODAY, 6 May 2024
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“Disciplinary.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/disciplinary. Accessed 10 May. 2024.
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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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