DISCIPLINE

Definition

1. verb develop (a child's or animal's) behavior by instruction and practice. — synonyms: train, check, condition
2. verb punish in order to gain control or enforce obedience. — synonyms: correct, sort_out
3. noun a branch of knowledge. — synonyms: subject, subject_area, subject_field, field, field_of_study, study, bailiwick
4. noun a system of rules of conduct or method of practice.
5. noun the trait of being well behaved.
6. noun training to improve strength or self-control.
7. noun the act of disciplining. — synonyms: correction