disciplinary
adjective/ˈdɪsəplɪˌnɛri/
Frequency rank: #5,665 of 20,003 in the WORDED list (wordfreq data)
Meaning
relating to punishment or rules used to maintain order and correct behaviour.
Example sentence
The manager took disciplinary action against the employee who repeatedly broke company rules.
Synonyms & related words
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