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

Mostert faces a World Rugby disciplinary hearing this week, with Stick confirming the world champions have appealed against De Jager's ban.

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You can verify a broker’s professional registration and see if they have a history of any disciplinary action through FINRA’s BrokerCheck and the SEC’s Investment Adviser Public Disclosure website.

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His fate will be decided by a disciplinary committee, but whether or not his potential World Cup swansong is impacted, it was a hugely dramatic return to Dublin for the superstar.

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Research by NHS England showed black and ethnic minority staff were more likely to enter the formal disciplinary process compared to white staff and less likely to be appointed from a shortlist for jobs.

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While 11 referees held since Friday were released Monday under judicial supervision, the federation announced that it had summoned 1,024 players before its disciplinary committee on charges of betting on matches.

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Related Words

• punitive