Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

disciplinary committee

noun

/ˈdɪsəplɪˌnɛri kəˈmɪti/

Definition

A disciplinary committee is a group of individuals within an organization that is responsible for investigating and addressing misconduct or violations of rules and regulations.

Examples

The school’s disciplinary committee met to review the case of the student accused of cheating.
After a thorough investigation, the disciplinary committee issued a warning to the employee for their inappropriate behavior.
The disciplinary committee is tasked with ensuring that all members follow the organization’s code of conduct.

Meaning

The term refers to a panel that reviews allegations of misconduct and decides on appropriate actions or penalties when members of an organization do not adhere to expected standards of behavior.