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disciplinable

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dis⋅ci⋅plin⋅a⋅ble

[dis-uh-plin-uh-buhl]
–adjective
1. subject to or meriting disciplinary action: a disciplinable breach of rules.
2. capable of being instructed.

Origin:
1425–75; late ME < MF < LL disciplīnābilis. See discipline, -able
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dis·ci·plin·a·ble   (dĭs'ə-plĭn'ə-bəl, dĭs'ə-plĭn'-)   
adj.  
  1. Deserving of or subject to discipline: a disciplinable misdeed.

  2. Responsive to training; easily taught.

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