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disciplinary

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


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Claims that Greek police used mercenaries were made in a 2024 disciplinary hearing, excerpts of which have been seen by the BBC.

From BBC • Apr. 14, 2026

This is the start of a formal police disciplinary procedure and is not a judgement on an officer's actions.

From BBC • Apr. 10, 2026

Bass said that based on her conversations with officers, “the internal part of the disciplinary system has gotten a little better.”

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 8, 2026

Such changes would go hand in hand with an overhaul of the department’s much-maligned disciplinary system, which has faced criticism from some corners for not meting out harsh enough punishments when officers shoot unarmed people.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 8, 2026

Later, I would learn that the disciplinary committee, inundated with more serious offenses, had essentially thrown this one into the circular file.

From "Newjack: Guarding Sing Sing" by Ted Conover