disciplinary

[dis-uh-pluh-ner-ee]

adjective

1. of, for, or constituting discipline; enforcing or administering discipline.

   disciplinary action.

disciplinary

/ ˈdɪsɪˌplɪnərɪ /

adjective

1. of, promoting, or used for discipline; corrective

2. relating to a branch of learning

   criticism that crosses disciplinary boundaries

Other Word Forms

• nondisciplinary adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of disciplinary¹

First recorded in 1575–85; discipline + -ary

Example Sentences

But, Mr Adams was told, the Church "have not found any evidence of action taken" by Mr Vaughan after this, such as disciplinary steps or a referral to police.

From BBC

Young faced 39 charges and, in September 2024, a UKA disciplinary panel found nine of those proven "wholly or in part", with seven of them serious.

From BBC

The bureau has not specified whether additional disciplinary actions are expected, but the decision is already fueling debate over civil liberties, agency culture, and the boundaries of employee expression in federal service.

From Salon

He also urged the DHS to take "appropriate disciplinary action and implement measures to prevent this from happening again".

From BBC

UCLA, upon request, must also provide the government with all disciplinary actions involving student visa holders.

From Los Angeles Times

Related Words

• punitive