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disciplinary

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

adjective

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

    disciplinary action.
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

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A total of 41 staff members were found to have violated policy and faced disciplinary actions including termination, transfers to other positions and salary reductions.

From Los Angeles Times

"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

It also proposed distinct bodies to govern them and a new disciplinary court.

From BBC

It also proposes a new disciplinary court for both.

From BBC

The referee blowing the final whistle doesn't limit governing bodies from taking disciplinary decisions, though.

From BBC

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