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disciplinary

[dis-uh-pluh-ner-ee] / ˈdɪs ə pləˌnɛr i /
ADJECTIVE
corrective
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It was classed as serious foul play, meaning the Bayer Leverkusen player was handed an extra match on top of the automatic one-game suspension by Fifa's disciplinary committee.

From BBC Jul. 9, 2026

Soccer were fined $40,000 and that in many European leagues “the overturning of red cards is a common disciplinary measure, yet this has never raised concerns about crossing any ‘red line.’”

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 7, 2026

Despite being formally reprimanded by the Florida House Rules and Ethics Committee — a rare disciplinary action — the protest was far from her last.

From Salon Jul. 7, 2026

Under pressure to explain FIFA's decision to allow Balogun to play, Infantino insisted on Monday that his organization's disciplinary process was independent and he could not influence it.

From Barron's Jul. 6, 2026

He was a junior, a disciplinary transfer from Wilson’s crosstown rival, and his reputation preceded him.

From "The Freedom Writers Diary" by The Freedom Writers




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