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disciplinary

adjective
 
 
/ˌdɪs.əˈplɪn.ər.i/ US  /ˈdɪs.ə.plɪ.ner-/

Definition

relating to discipline: disciplinary measures/action (= punishment)Teaching in general
(Definition of disciplinary adjective from the Cambridge Advanced Learner's Dictionary & Thesaurus © Cambridge University Press)

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