disciplinary sanction

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a formal penalty or punishment imposed for failing to comply with rules

disciplinaryADJECTIVE + NOUN

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sanction

Examples (10)

  • The employee faced a severe disciplinary sanction for violating company policy.
  • The medical board imposed a disciplinary sanction on the doctor for malpractice.
  • Cheating on the exam will result in a serious disciplinary sanction, possibly suspension.
  • What is the most common disciplinary sanction for such an offense?
  • The committee is considering various disciplinary sanctions, including a fine and a formal warning.
  • A disciplinary sanction was imposed following the internal investigation.
  • Any breach of the code of conduct could lead to a disciplinary sanction.
  • He received the harshest possible disciplinary sanction: termination of his contract.
  • The purpose of a disciplinary sanction is not just to punish but also to deter future misconduct.
  • The sports federation announced a disciplinary sanction against the athlete for doping.