disciplinary offence

Frequency: 7.612.8 per million words

an act that breaks the rules of an organization and can lead to punishment

disciplinaryADJECTIVE + NOUN

Categories:

offence

Examples (10)

  • Insubordination is considered a serious disciplinary offence in this company.
  • The student was suspended for committing a grave disciplinary offence involving cheating.
  • Any soldier found sleeping on duty will be charged with a severe disciplinary offence.
  • The doctor's actions were deemed a disciplinary offence by the medical board.
  • Failing to follow safety protocols is not just a mistake; it's a disciplinary offence.
  • Repeatedly arriving late may lead to charges for a minor disciplinary offence.
  • He had to attend a hearing to answer for the alleged disciplinary offence.
  • The employee handbook clearly defines what constitutes a disciplinary offence.
  • Using performance-enhancing drugs is a major disciplinary offence in professional sports.
  • If an employee is found guilty of a disciplinary offence, their contract could be terminated.