adverb
- in a manner relating to or involving discipline; in accordance with disciplinary procedures or principles
Usage: formal; often used in legal, educational, or institutional contexts
Examples
- The school decided to act disciplinarily against the students who violated the code of conduct.
- The company handled the matter disciplinarily by suspending the employee pending investigation.
- The military addressed the breach disciplinarily through a formal hearing.
- The board voted to proceed disciplinarily rather than dismiss the case outright.
- Teachers are trained to respond disciplinarily but fairly to classroom disruptions.