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

But wealthy nations including Italy and Japan, the court’s largest donor, voted to continue the disciplinary proceedings, officials familiar with the vote said.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 1, 2026

A group of African states that have supported Khan argued that the judges’ report exonerated Khan and the disciplinary proceedings should be ended, officials said.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 1, 2026

"It is important that the decisions of our Caf disciplinary board and the Caf appeals board are viewed with respect and integrity," he said.

From BBC • Mar. 26, 2026

Smith said he showed jurors that Moore lied when the ex-chief, who retired in 2024, testified that he hadn’t sought to overrule a disciplinary panel’s decision in Mehringer’s case.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 18, 2026

“I submit myself for disciplinary action,” Citra said.

From "Scythe" by Neal Shusterman

Related Words

• punitive