discipline

US /ˈdɪs.ə.plɪn/
UK /ˈdɪs.ə.plɪn/
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the practice of training people to obey rules or a code of behavior, using punishment to correct disobedience

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The school has strict discipline rules.
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Lack of discipline led to chaos in the classroom.
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controltrainingregulationorderconduct
2.

a field of study; a branch of knowledge

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Physics is a challenging academic discipline.
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She excels in several scientific disciplines.
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fieldsubjectbranchspecialtyarea
1.

to train (someone) to obey rules or a code of behavior, typically using punishment to correct disobedience

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Parents need to discipline their children.
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The coach had to discipline the player for breaking team rules.
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self-disciplined