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discipline definition

dis·ci·pline (disə plin′, -plən)

noun

  1. a branch of knowledge or learning
    1. training that develops self-control, character, or orderliness and efficiency
    2. strict control to enforce obedience
  2. the result of such training or control; specif.,
    1. self-control or orderly conduct
    2. acceptance of or submission to authority and control
  3. a system of rules, as for a church or monastic order
  4. treatment that corrects or punishes

Etymology: ME < OFr descepline < L disciplina < discipulus: see disciple

transitive verb disciplined -·plined′, disciplining -·plin′·ing

  1. to subject to discipline; train; control
  2. to punish

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