discipline

noun

The practice of training people to obey rules or a code of behaviour, using punishment to correct disobedience.

verb

Train (someone) to obey rules or a code of behaviour, using punishment to correct disobedience.

SYNONYMS

authoritycontroldirectiondrilldrillingexerciseinstructionorderregimenregulationroutinerulestrictnessteachingtraininguse of punishment