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Definition discipline in British English

discipline noun

noun
/ˈdɪsəplɪn/
1

the practice of making people obey rules of behaviour and punishing them if they do not

Example

He believes in strict discipline.

Example

He reacted by imposing tough discipline and demanding better results.

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leadership power authority
1.1

a strict set of rules that controls an activity or situation

Example

the discipline of the market

Example

It is the teacher's job to maintain discipline.

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rule convention law
1.2

the ability to control your own behaviour

Example

Their attention wandered and they lacked the discipline to learn.

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self-control discipline self-discipline
Example

academic disciplines

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area field discipline
Definition discipline in British English