disciplinary

/ˈdɪsəplɪnɛri/
adjective
  1. Relating to the punishment or correction of rule-breaking behavior.
    • The company took disciplinary action against the employee for repeated lateness.
    • The school's disciplinary committee met to discuss the student's behavior.
    • He received a disciplinary warning after the incident.
  2. Relating to a particular field of study or academic subject.
    • The course covers disciplinary knowledge in both history and sociology.
    • The conference brought together experts from various disciplinary backgrounds.
    • Each disciplinary approach offers a different perspective on the problem.
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