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

Kalven chaired both the disciplinary committee for the student protesters and a faculty committee established to respond to their calls for political engagement.

From The Wall Street Journal

An attorney representing Khounganian said the doctor had a spotless professional record and had never faced any disciplinary action.

From Los Angeles Times

Californians who are caught speeding at more than 100 mph will now face new disciplinary actions imposed by the Department of Motor Vehicles that could include losing their driving privileges.

From Los Angeles Times

The number of disciplinary actions for harassment dropped by nearly 83% to 19.

From The Wall Street Journal

You can search the backgrounds of registered investment advisers and their firms with the Securities and Exchange Commission’s Investment Adviser Public Disclosure database, which will provide you with any disciplinary actions against them.

From MarketWatch

Related Words

• punitive