disciplinary

American  

[dis-uh-pluh-ner-ee] / ˈdɪs ə pləˌnɛr i /

adjective

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

   disciplinary action.

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disciplinary British  

/ ˈdɪsɪˌplɪnərɪ /

adjective

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

2. relating to a branch of learning

   criticism that crosses disciplinary boundaries

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Other Word Forms

• nondisciplinary adjective

Etymology

Origin of disciplinary

First recorded in 1575–85; discipline + -ary

Example Sentences

Miao Hua, had already come under investigation in November 2024 for alleged disciplinary violations.

From The Wall Street Journal

If these rules are broken, participants "may be subject to the IOC's disciplinary proceedings."

From BBC

Ratcliffe's comments could lead to a possible disciplinary charge of "bringing the game into disrepute" by England's governing Football Association.

From Barron's

The IOPC's inquiry is in the early stages but is likely to address whether any officers who worked on Ruth's case should face disciplinary proceedings.

From BBC

But Frank defended the Argentine international's disciplinary record.

From Barron's

Related Words

• punitive