disciplinary demotion; punishment by demotion
Formal term used in workplace or organizational contexts when someone is demoted as a disciplinary measure.
He made a serious mistake and received a disciplinary demotion.
The disciplinary demotion was carried out in accordance with company regulations.
降格 is the general term for demotion, while 降格処分 specifically refers to demotion as a disciplinary punishment.
左遷 implies a transfer to a less important post, often as a form of punishment, but not necessarily a formal disciplinary action like 降格処分.
Compound of 降格 (demotion) and 処分 (disciplinary action, punishment).