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training to improve strength or self-control the act of punishing; "the offenders deserved the harsh discipline they received" the trait of being well behaved; "he insisted on discipline among the troops" a system of rules of conduct or method of practice; "he quickly learned the discipline of prison routine" or "for such a plan to work requires discipline"; 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" punish in order to gain control or enforce obedience; "The teacher disciplined the pupils rather frequently" train by instruction and practice; especially to teach self-control; "Parents must discipline their children"; "Is this dog trained?" |
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