Meaning of the word "corporal punishment" in English

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corporal punishment

US /ˈkɔːr.pər.əl ˈpʌn.ɪʃ.mənt/
UK /ˈkɔːr.pər.əl ˈpʌn.ɪʃ.mənt/
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Noun

1.

physical punishment, such as caning or flogging

Example:
Many countries have banned corporal punishment in schools.
The debate over corporal punishment continues in some regions.
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