Disciplinary

usgb/ˈdɪsəpləneri/
adjective

Related to punishment or dealing with a violation.

The company will take disciplinary action against the employee who violated the code of conduct.
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Often appears as...

  • disciplinary action
  • disciplinary procedure

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Negative Connotation

Usually implies something wrong has been done and will lead to consequences.

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The student faced disciplinary action for cheating on the exam.
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Workplace Context

Often used in jobs to describe rules and the consequences of breaking them.

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The worker was aware of the disciplinary procedures before breaking company policy.
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Formal Process

It refers to an official process followed by an institution or organization.

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The faculty followed the disciplinary measures outlined in the university handbook.
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authoritativecorrectivepenitentiaryproceduralpunitivereformatoryregulatory
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