Disciplinary Authority
/ˌdɪsəˈplɪnəri əˈθɔːrɪti/
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- (n.) An organizational entity or individual empowered to impose disciplinary measures for breaches of rules or codes of conduct.
The disciplinary authority investigated the employee's violation of workplace policies and issued a formal reprimand.
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Commentary
Typically used in workplace, military, or institutional contexts to denote the authorized body responsible for enforcing discipline.
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