Dictionary definition · discipline
noun
- a branch of knowledge"in what discipline is his doctorate?"
- a system of rules of conduct or method of practice"he quickly learned the discipline of prison routine"
- the trait of being well behaved"he insisted on discipline among the troops"
- training to improve strength or self-control
- the act of disciplining"the offenders deserved the harsh discipline they received"
verb
- develop (a child's or animal's) behavior by instruction and practice; especially to teach self-control"Parents must discipline their children"
- punish in order to gain control or enforce obedience"The teacher disciplined the pupils rather frequently"
Source: Open English WordNet (CC BY 4.0).