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Discipline

ˈdɪsɪplɪn

Discipline definitions
noun
discipline disciplines
  1. the practice of training people to obey rules or a code of behaviour, with punishment or other undesired consequences for those failing to comply

    "a lack of proper parental and school discipline"

    • controlled behaviour resulting from training

      "he was able to maintain discipline among his men"

    • activity that provides mental or physical training

      "the tariqa offered spiritual discipline"

    • a system of rules of conduct

      "he doesn't have to submit to normal disciplines"

  2. a branch of knowledge, typically one studied in higher education

    "sociology is a fairly new discipline"

    field (of study) branch of knowledge course of study subject area
verb
discipline disciplined disciplines disciplining
  1. train (someone) to obey rules or a code of behaviour, using punishment to correct disobedience

    "many parents have been afraid to discipline their children"

    • punish or rebuke formally for an offence

      "a member of staff was to be disciplined by management"

    • train oneself to do something in a controlled and habitual way

      "every month discipline yourself to go through the file"