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
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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If either are found to break another institutional rule, they will be suspended, as per their disciplinary results.
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Lily Kepner, Austin American Statesman, 30 July 2025
Any significant deviation from the current disciplinary system must be done with full public transparency, clear evidence of effectiveness, and strong community involvement.
—Julia Richman, Denver Post, 28 July 2025
Fitzhugh, a veteran of the 82nd Airborne’s 505th Parachute Infantry Regiment, had been investigated for dealing drugs on Fort Bragg in the 1990s and served time in the disciplinary barracks at Fort Leavenworth before being separated in 2000.
—Seth Harp, Rolling Stone, 28 July 2025
Penalties for breaking the rules include confiscation and further disciplinary action.
—Diana Leyva, The Tennessean, 25 July 2025
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Lily Kepner, Austin American Statesman, 30 July 2025
Any significant deviation from the current disciplinary system must be done with full public transparency, clear evidence of effectiveness, and strong community involvement.
—Julia Richman, Denver Post, 28 July 2025
Fitzhugh, a veteran of the 82nd Airborne’s 505th Parachute Infantry Regiment, had been investigated for dealing drugs on Fort Bragg in the 1990s and served time in the disciplinary barracks at Fort Leavenworth before being separated in 2000.
—Seth Harp, Rolling Stone, 28 July 2025
Penalties for breaking the rules include confiscation and further disciplinary action.
—Diana Leyva, The Tennessean, 25 July 2025
See All Example Sentences for disciplinary
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“Disciplinary.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/disciplinary. Accessed 5 Aug. 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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