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discipline
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1
noun
The
practice
of
training
people
to
obey
rules
or
a
code
of
behavior
,
using
punishment
to
correct
disobedience
.
The
teacher
maintained
discipline
in
the
classroom
by
setting
clear
rules
.
Parents
often
struggle
with
finding
the
right
balance
of
discipline
for
their
children
.
The
military
is
known
for
its
strict
discipline
.
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2
noun
A
branch
of
knowledge
,
typically
one
studied
in
higher
education
.
Psychology
is
a
fascinating
discipline
that
explores
the
human
mind
.
He
decided
to
pursue
a
discipline
in
the
sciences
.
Each
academic
discipline
has
its
own
set
of
methodologies
.
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3
verb
To
train
someone
to
obey
rules
or
a
code
of
behavior
,
often
using
punishment
to
correct
disobedience
.
The
coach
disciplined
the
team
for
not
following
the
game
plan
.
Parents
discipline
their
children
to
teach
them
right
from
wrong
.
She
disciplined
herself
to
wake
up
early
every
morning
.
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Word Origin
Language
Latin
Original word
disciplina
Originally meant
instruction
,
knowledge
Background
The
word
'
discipline'
comes
from
the
Latin
'
disciplina'
,
which
means
instruction
or
knowledge
.
It
was
used
in
the
context
of
teaching
and
learning
in
ancient
Rome
.
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