disciplinary

[ dis-uh-pluh-ner-ee ]

/ ˈdɪs ə pləˌnɛr i /

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adjective

of, for, or constituting discipline; enforcing or administering discipline: disciplinary action.

Nearby words

disciples, disciples of christ, disciplinable, disciplinant, disciplinarian, disciplinary, discipline, disciplined, discission, discitis, disclaim

Origin of disciplinary

First recorded in 1575–85; discipline + -ary

Related forms

non·dis·ci·pli·nar·y, adjective

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Examples from the Web for disciplinary

In the 13 cases that did result in disciplinary action for agents, this most often meant counseling.
A Shooting on a Tribal Land Uncovers Feds Running Wild|Caitlin Dickson|August 26, 2014|DAILY BEAST
The chairperson at Doe's disciplinary was faculty member Dennis Conway.
Is UMass-Amherst Biased Against Male Students in Title IX Assault Cases?|Emily Shire|August 18, 2014|DAILY BEAST
They also provided the full record of documents from the disciplinary hearing.
Exclusive: Brown University Student Speaks Out on What It’s Like to Be Accused of Rape|Cathy Young|June 8, 2014|DAILY BEAST
The disciplinary process, he says, was heavily stacked against him.
Exclusive: Brown University Student Speaks Out on What It’s Like to Be Accused of Rape|Cathy Young|June 8, 2014|DAILY BEAST

In her initial statement to the disciplinary board, Sclove wrote that Kopin probably remained unaware of this.
Exclusive: Brown University Student Speaks Out on What It’s Like to Be Accused of Rape|Cathy Young|June 8, 2014|DAILY BEAST
But with this enrichment of feelings the disciplinary influence too has to go through the whole social life.
Psychotherapy|Hugo Mnsterberg
The disciplinary values are recognized when studies cease to have the practical and cultural values.
College Teaching|Paul Klapper
True, there come times when the persistently refractory course of the unit leaves him beyond the pale of disciplinary choice.
Criminal Types|V. M. Masten
In 1896 Peters was condemned by a disciplinary court for a misuse of official power, and lost his commission.
Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 11, Slice 7|Various
He exercised his disciplinary authority without fear or favour.
The World's Greatest Books, Vol XII.|Arthur Mee

British Dictionary definitions for disciplinary

disciplinary

disciplinarian

/ (ˈdɪsɪˌplɪnərɪ) /

adjective

of, promoting, or used for discipline; corrective

relating to a branch of learningcriticism that crosses disciplinary boundaries

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