discipline

noun verb

Stress: first syllable

Syllables: dis-ci-pline (3)

English Definition

The practice of training people to obey rules or a code of behavior.

Example Sentence

Strict discipline is maintained in the school.

US IPA /ˈdisəplɪn/

UK IPA /ˈdɪsəplɪn/

control regulation order self-control training

chaos disorder lawlessness