disciplinary
adjective
dis·ci·plin·ary
ˈdi-sə-plə-ˌner-ē 
especially British ˌdi-sə-ˈpli-nə-rē
1
a
: of or relating to discipline
disciplinary problems
b
: designed to correct or punish breaches of discipline
took disciplinary action
2
: of or relating to a particular field of study
disciplinary specialization
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Examples of disciplinary in a Sentence
The committee is considering disciplinary measures against him.
called for disciplinary actions in response to the outrageous behavior
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Online Florida Department of Health license profiles say this is the first disciplinary action against the license Simmons has held since Oct. 22, 2018, and no action has posted against New Life.
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David J. Neal, Miami Herald, 7 Feb. 2025
Individuals found misusing public funds should be held accountable, including mandatory repayment of misappropriated funds and potential disciplinary actions.
—Pamella Pema Reid, Sun Sentinel, 7 Feb. 2025
Other facilities have regulations for the types of discipline that can be used and there are disciplinary actions the state can take against a license for violations.
—Ginny Monk, Hartford Courant, 5 Feb. 2025
Adding to the angst was that thousands of FBI employees who participated in investigations related to Jan. 6 were asked over the weekend to complete in-depth questionnaires about their involvement in the inquiries as the new Trump administration Justice Department weighs disciplinary actions.
—Alanna Durkin Richer, Chicago Tribune, 5 Feb. 2025
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David J. Neal, Miami Herald, 7 Feb. 2025
Individuals found misusing public funds should be held accountable, including mandatory repayment of misappropriated funds and potential disciplinary actions.
—Pamella Pema Reid, Sun Sentinel, 7 Feb. 2025
Other facilities have regulations for the types of discipline that can be used and there are disciplinary actions the state can take against a license for violations.
—Ginny Monk, Hartford Courant, 5 Feb. 2025
Adding to the angst was that thousands of FBI employees who participated in investigations related to Jan. 6 were asked over the weekend to complete in-depth questionnaires about their involvement in the inquiries as the new Trump administration Justice Department weighs disciplinary actions.
—Alanna Durkin Richer, Chicago Tribune, 5 Feb. 2025
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“Disciplinary.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/disciplinary. Accessed 15 Feb. 2025.
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disciplinary
adjective
dis·ci·plin·ary
ˈdis-ə-plə-ˌner-ē
: of or relating to discipline : corrective
take disciplinary action
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