Disciplinary Committee
/ˌdɪsəˈplɪnəri kəˈmɪti/
Definitions
- (n.) A body within an organization tasked with reviewing and adjudicating breaches of conduct or professional ethics.
The disciplinary committee investigated the allegation of professional misconduct.
Forms
- disciplinary committee
- disciplinary committees
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Commentary
Often established by statutes or organizational bylaws, the committee's procedures must ensure fairness and comply with due process principles.
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