Word: reprimanding
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Dates: during 1980-1989
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...Strobel admitted he had injected the elms with genetically altered bacteria in an attempt to treat them for Dutch elm disease. The experiment had shown encouraging results, but it was, he acknowledged, an act of civil disobedience that was in violation of Environmental Protection Agency regulations. After receiving a reprimand from the EPA and a warning that any similar experiments in the next year must be co-sponsored by another investigator and receive special permission from the university, Strobel requested that the elms be disposed of to end controversy over his actions. His troubles, however, were not yet over...
Thus it seemed that Noriega could always count on U.S. support, suffering at worst an occasional diplomatic snub or reprimand. But with the allegations against him mounting and his support at home diminishing, the Reagan Administration is now debating whether such support is wise. It may undermine U.S. attempts to be seen as tough on drug trafficking, vigilant against high- technology theft and credible in its call for democracy in Central America...
...deeply troubled with moral dilemma...should men who let their beards get if their soup be put to death? Are we taking manners too seriously--putting our civilization above humanity? Perhaps a strong reprimand and a stiff fine will do...but how can we be sure he won't do it again...
Lawton, after 12 years with the department, was charged twice for not filing his federal income tax returns, and for working another job for "three hours a week." He was suspended 30 days for actions for which he said a white officer would only be given a verbal reprimand...
...annual report, which tallies complaints from students at the College and in the Graduate School of Arts and Sciences, revealed that two students had filed formal sexual harassment complaints (in which they officially asked the University to reprimand the accused offenders) during the 1984-85 academic year. It also revealed that during that same year, 56 others asked University officials for advice about a sexual harassment problem...