Definitions
noun
a branch of knowledge
“in what discipline is his doctorate?”
verb
develop (a child's or animal's) behavior by instruction and practice; especially to teach self-control
“Parents must discipline their children”
verb
punish in order to gain control or enforce obedience
“The teacher disciplined the pupils rather frequently”
noun
a system of rules of conduct or method of practice
“he quickly learned the discipline of prison routine”
noun
the trait of being well behaved
“he insisted on discipline among the troops”
noun
training to improve strength or self-control
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