discipline

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discipline
ˈdɪsɪplɪn Listen
Meanings
noun
  • the practice of training people to obey rules or a code of behaviour, using punishment to correct disobedience.
    E.g. a lack of proper parental and school discipline
  • a branch of knowledge, typically one studied in higher education.
    E.g. sociology is a fairly new discipline
verb
  • train (someone) to obey rules or a code of behaviour, using punishment to correct disobedience.
    E.g. many parents have been afraid to discipline their children

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