disciplinary

/dˈɪsɪplˌɪnəɹi/

/ˈdɪsəpɫəˌnɛɹi/

[adjective]

disciplinary

[ADJECTIVE]

relating to a specific field of academic study

relating to discipline in behavior

relating to or enforcing discipline

synonyms : corrective

disciplinal

Examples

1. I really had to go through the wringer with that disciplinary hearing.

2. When a student goes AWOL repeatedly, the Principal determines the appropriate disciplinary action, up to and including recommendation for discharge.

3. The school administration understands that catching is before hanging, so they have implemented strict disciplinary policies to deter students from engaging in inappropriate behavior.

4. The discipline was also sometimes more directly disciplinary.