⚖️Disciplinary

adjective
/ˈdɪs.ə.plɪ.ner.i/

Meaning

relating to discipline; intended to correct behavior
relating to the enforcement of rules and correction of behavior

Example Sentences

The company took disciplinary action against the employee.

The employee was warned after a disciplinary hearing.

Synonyms

corrective, punitive, regulatory, reformative, controlling
Entry 1
corrective, punitive, regulatory, reformative
Entry 2
punitive, corrective, regulatory, controlling

Antonyms

permissive, lenient, indulgent, tolerant
Entry 1
permissive, lenient, indulgent, tolerant
Entry 2
permissive, lenient

Collocations

disciplinary action, disciplinary measures, disciplinary committee, disciplinary hearing, disciplinary rules
Entry 1
disciplinary action, disciplinary measures, disciplinary committee
Entry 2
disciplinary action, disciplinary hearing, disciplinary rules, disciplinary measures

More Example Sentences

I always prefer to analyze problems from an interdisciplinary perspective.

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