[, ] () the formal process that an employer or authority must follow if sb has broken the rules of the organization; action that is taken against sb according to this process 纪律性程序；惩戒性程序◆If the employee's behaviour does not improve it may be necessary to start disciplinary procedures. 如果这员工的行为没有改善，可能有必要启动纪律性程序。◆They did not follow the internal disciplinary procedure in firing him. 他们解雇他时没有按照内部纪律性程序进行。