noun
disciplinary demotion; punishment by demotion
Formal term used in workplace or organizational contexts when someone is demoted as a disciplinary measure.
彼は重大なミスを犯し、降格処分を受けた。
He made a serious mistake and received a disciplinary demotion.
降格処分は社内規定に基づいて行われた。
The disciplinary demotion was carried out in accordance with company regulations.
Compound of 降格 (demotion) and 処分 (disciplinary action, punishment).