6. The subject matter of instruction; a branch of knowledge. Bp. Wilkins.
7. (Eccl.)
Defn: The enforcement of methods of correction against one guilty of ecclesiastical offenses; reformatory or penal action toward a church member.
8. (R. C. Ch.)
Defn: Self- inflicted and voluntary corporal punishment, as penance, or otherwise; specifically, a penitential scourge.
9. (Eccl.)
Defn: A system of essential rules and duties; as, the Romish or
Anglican discipline.
Syn. — Education; instruction; training; culture; correction; chastisement; punishment.
DISCIPLINE
Dis"ci*pline, v. t. [imp. & p. p. Disciplined; p. pr. & vb. n.
Disciplining.] Etym: [Cf. LL. disciplinarian to flog, fr. L.
disciplina discipline, and F. discipliner to discipline.]
1. To educate; to develop by instruction and exercise; to train.