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discipline 1. systematic training in obedience to regulations and authority 2. a branch of learning or instruction 3. the laws governing members of a Church Discipline chicken indicates martinetish authority. [Military Slang: Wentworth, 98] (1885–1945) U.S. Army general known for imposing rigid discipline on his troops. [Am. Hist.: NCE, 2083] strictly religious and morally disciplined colonists. [Am. Hist.: Payton, 551] axiomatic admonition. [O.T.: Proverbs 13:24] Doric people noted for bravery, frugality, and stern self-discipline. [Gk. Hist.: Payton, 640] U.S. Military Academy focusing on discipline as part of training. [Am. Hist.: Payton, 729] How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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Nobody saw me strike you; discipline would not have suffered much. By method and discipline are to be understood the marshaling of the army in its proper subdivisions, the graduations of rank among the officers, the maintenance of roads by which supplies may reach the army, and the control of military expenditure. The Mice thought that the cause of their frequent defeats was that they had no leaders set apart from the general army to command them, and that they were exposed to dangers from lack of discipline. |
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