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Serving, or being inflicted, as punishment
“The 1994 Stability Pact is an example of such a disciplining measure, which is hoped will lead to lasting achievements in terms of changed norms, values and procedures.”
The infliction or imposition of a penalty as retribution for an offense
(just deserts, idiomatic) A punishment which is deserved or merited
The action or process of providing instruction or coaching for an upcoming test or exam
Present participle for to punish or rebuke formally for an offense
“How should we discipline these roguish students who have been skipping classes regularly?”
Present participle for to bring someone or something under control
“I could talk to him and he would adjust his behavior, but there were times that I had to discipline him.”
(discipline oneself to do something) Present participle for to train oneself to do something in a controlled and habitual way
“He would discipline himself to get up early each morning to go for a run.”
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