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disciplinary

[dis-uh-pluh-ner-ee]

adjective

  1. of, for, or constituting discipline; enforcing or administering discipline.

    disciplinary action.



disciplinary

/ ˈɪɪˌɪəɪ /

adjective

  1. of, promoting, or used for discipline; corrective

  2. relating to a branch of learning

    criticism that crosses disciplinary boundaries

“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012
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Other Word Forms

  • nondisciplinary adjective
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Word History and Origins

Origin of disciplinary1

First recorded in 1575–85; discipline + -ary
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It says it is considering revising its disciplinary process so that suspension may be "the default position if enforcement action is taken by the police or regulator".

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American Express told the BBC: "When we identify instances of misconduct, we investigate the issues raised and take appropriate steps to address them, including disciplinary action with employees as necessary."

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The Green Party's disciplinary body decided this made it an official party event.

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A plastic surgeon has been jailed for life for attempting to murder a colleague he wanted "out of the way" because he was a witness against him in disciplinary proceedings.

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Third is enforcing the rules and policies, including disciplinary rules.

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