discipline

UK /ˈdɪsɪplɪn/ US /ˈdɪsəplɪn/
noun 5verb 4

Definitions

noun

1

A controlled behaviour; self-control.

The most perfect, who have their passions in the best discipline, are yet obliged to be constantly on their guard.

2

A controlled behaviour; self-control.

The masters looked unusually stern, but it was the sternness of thought rather than of discipline.

3

A controlled behaviour; self-control.

Discipline aims at the removal of bad habits and the substitution of good ones, especially those of order, regularity, and obedience.

Endure hardship as discipline; God is treating you as his children. For what children are not disciplined by their father?

4

A controlled behaviour; self-control.

Their wildness lose, and, quitting nature's part, / Obey the rules and discipline of art.

5

A controlled behaviour; self-control.

verb

1

To train someone by instruction and practice.

2

To teach someone to obey authority.

3

To punish someone in order to (re)gain control.

4

To impose order on someone.

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