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Definitions of discipline
  1. noun
    a branch of knowledge
    "in what discipline is his doctorate?"
  2. verb
    develop (a child's or animal's) behavior by instruction and practice; especially to teach self-control
    "Parents must discipline their children"

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  3. noun
    the act of disciplining
    "the offenders deserved the harsh discipline they received"

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  4. verb
    punish in order to gain control or enforce obedience
    "The teacher disciplined the pupils rather frequently"

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  5. 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"
  6. noun
    the trait of being well behaved
    "he insisted on discipline among the troops"
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  7. noun
    training to improve strength or self-control
Definition that contains discipline
  • control discipline in personal and social activities
  • yoga discipline aimed at training the consciousness for a state of perfect spiritual insight and tranquility that is achieved through the three paths of actions and knowledge and devotion
  • restraint discipline in personal and social activities
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