strictly; sternly; harshly; stringently; rigorously; used when applying a high degree of control, discipline, or punishment

to discuss and decide on a punishment or disciplinary action for an official who has committed an offense; specifically, a graded disciplinary process for officials during the Qing dynasty (more severe than 察处 chá​chǔ, but less severe than 严加议处 yán​jiā​yì​chǔ)