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User_gary Posted 19 years ago
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disciplined = punishment?

The soldier was disciplined for deserting his post.

Does this "disciplined" mean "punishment"?

  

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Yes. Deserting one's post involves heavy discipline-- perhaps imprisonment or even execution-- but discipline can also include merely a strong lecture.

  • Yes.
  • Deserting one's post involves heavy discipline-- perhaps imprisonment or even execution-- but discipline can also include merely a strong lecture.
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Yes. Deserting one's post involves heavy discipline-- perhaps imprisonment or even execution-- but discipline can also include merely a strong lecture.

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