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disciplinary

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


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Mobile phones are banned in jails and their use can lead to disciplinary action or prosecution.

From BBC • Apr. 15, 2026

One of the issues is the catch-all approach to disciplinary action in England.

From BBC • Apr. 14, 2026

The disciplinary stipulation approved by the State Bar Court on April 6 calls for a one-year period of probation with conditions including a 30-day suspension of Ardestani’s license.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 14, 2026

“I assumed they would say yes without hesitation. And my plan was to follow up with a question on what disciplinary action they had taken against those who violated the code of conduct.”

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 10, 2026

It was the first time in his life he had been summoned to a principal’s office for disciplinary reasons and he did not find the circumstances prepossessing in any way.

From "The Great Santini" by Pat Conroy