disciplinary

adjective

ˈdi-sə-plə-ˌner-ē How to pronounce disciplinary (audio)
Definition of disciplinarynext
as in punitive
inflicting, involving, or serving as punishment called for disciplinary actions in response to the outrageous behavior

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Recent Examples of disciplinary The investigation relied on a large collection of disciplinary reports, covering a wide range of potential violations. — Charles Ornstein, ProPublica, 13 Mar. 2025 As a condition to restore the funding, several agencies sent a joint letter directing Columbia to take disciplinary action against protesters and document compliance. — Cayla Bamberger, New York Daily News, 13 Mar. 2025 The society has not taken any disciplinary action in response to these entreaties. — Ross Andersen, The Atlantic, 12 Mar. 2025 Any time out of cell for someone on disciplinary status in restrictive housing is a privilege. — Mark Pazniokas, Hartford Courant, 10 Mar. 2025 See All Example Sentences for disciplinary

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