as in punitive
inflicting, involving, or serving as punishment
called for disciplinary actions in response to the outrageous behavior
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Two attorneys for Danny Masterson and a private investigator could face disciplinary investigations for their conduct toward jurors after the disgraced actor’s rape conviction, a judge ruled Tuesday.
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James Queally, Los Angeles Times, 10 Dec. 2024
Advertisement In addition, the Bureau of Prisons will restore early release credits to FCI Dublin transfers and expunge invalid disciplinary write-ups by Dublin staff to ensure class members don’t lose opportunities for early release.
—Clara Harter, Los Angeles Times, 7 Dec. 2024
Trump also would ultimately be in charge of the federal ethics office after inauguration and would be responsible for pursuing or authorizing any disciplinary or corrective action among his cabinet members.
—Anne Flaherty, ABC News, 6 Dec. 2024
The party says there will be disciplinary action — which could include censure, suspension and a ban — for those who violate the code.
—Hayleigh Colombo, The Indianapolis Star, 6 Dec. 2024
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James Queally, Los Angeles Times, 10 Dec. 2024
Advertisement In addition, the Bureau of Prisons will restore early release credits to FCI Dublin transfers and expunge invalid disciplinary write-ups by Dublin staff to ensure class members don’t lose opportunities for early release.
—Clara Harter, Los Angeles Times, 7 Dec. 2024
Trump also would ultimately be in charge of the federal ethics office after inauguration and would be responsible for pursuing or authorizing any disciplinary or corrective action among his cabinet members.
—Anne Flaherty, ABC News, 6 Dec. 2024
The party says there will be disciplinary action — which could include censure, suspension and a ban — for those who violate the code.
—Hayleigh Colombo, The Indianapolis Star, 6 Dec. 2024
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“Disciplinary.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/disciplinary. Accessed 31 Dec. 2024.
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