DISCIPLINE
discipline,n.1. Punishment intended to correct or instruct; esp., a sanction or penalty imposed
after an official finding of misconduct. [Cases: Licenses 38. C.J.S. Agriculture § 4.5; Architects
§ 10; Licenses §§ 48, 50–63.] 2. The punishment or penalties (often termed “sanctions”) imposed
by a disciplining agency on an attorney who has breached a rule of professional ethics. • Three
types of discipline are common: disbarment, suspension, and reprimand (public or private).3.
Control gained by enforcing compliance or order. 4.Military law. A state of mind inducing instant
obedience to a lawful order, no matter how unpleasant or dangerous such compliance might be. —
discipline,vb. — disciplinary,adj. [Blacks Law 8th]