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Definition discipline in British English

discipline verb

[transitive] verb
/ˈdɪsəplɪn/
1

to punish someone for something they have done wrong

Example

the role of parents in educating and disciplining children

Example

The strikers were disciplined by management.

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Definition discipline in British English