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disciplinary

[dis-uh-pluh-ner-ee] / ˈdɪs ə pləˌnɛr i /
ADJECTIVE
corrective
Synonyms


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"In situations where soldiers fail to adhere to IDF orders, the incidents are thoroughly reviewed, and disciplinary actions are implemented accordingly", it added.

From Barron's Aug. 18, 2026

It is also where staff send men they label legitimate troublemakers—those with heavy disciplinary records.

From Slate Aug. 11, 2026

It was an unprecedented move by Fifa's disciplinary committee, with Trump saying he had personally called Infantino asking for the red card to be reviewed.

From BBC Aug. 7, 2026

McDonnell said Flores’ complaint triggered an investigation into 18 other officers, all but one of whom faced sustained disciplinary complaints.

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 7, 2026

The strict disciplinary measures of the nineteenth century served not only order, but profit.

From "Newjack: Guarding Sing Sing" by Ted Conover




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