discipline

/dˈɪsʌplʌn/

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Noun
a branch of knowledge; "in what discipline is his doctorate?"; "teachers should be well trained in their subject"; "anthropology is the study of human beings"
Noun
a system of rules of conduct or method of practice; "he quickly learned the discipline of prison routine"; "for such a plan to work requires discipline";
Noun
the trait of being well behaved; "he insisted on discipline among the troops"
Noun
training to improve strength or self-control
Noun
the act of punishing; "the offenders deserved the harsh discipline they received"
Verb
develop (children''s) behavior by instruction and practice; especially to teach self-control; "Parents must discipline their children"; "Is this dog trained?"
Verb
punish in order to gain control or enforce obedience; "The teacher disciplined the pupils rather frequently"
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