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DISCIPLINE

Definition:

[noun] 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"
Synonyms: subject, subject area, subject field, field, field of study, study, bailiwick, branch of knowledge
[noun] 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";
[noun] the trait of being well behaved; "he insisted on discipline among the troops"
[noun] training to improve strength or self-control
[noun] the act of punishing; "the offenders deserved the harsh discipline they received"
Synonyms: correction
[verb] train by instruction and practice; especially to teach self-control; "Parents must discipline their children"; "Is this dog trained?"
Synonyms: train, check, condition
[verb] punish in order to gain control or enforce obedience; "The teacher disciplined the pupils rather frequently"
Synonyms: correct, sort out