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(Lat. disci pulus.) Literally, one who learns the principles of any science or liberal art from another; but the term is used in a eulogistic sense, more particularly to signify the followers of any renowned teacher or philosopher, whose spirit they have imbibed along with a knowledge of his peculiar tenets. DISCIPLINE (Lat.) signifies, primarily, instruction or government; but it is applied figuratively to a peculiar mode of life, in accordance with the rules of some profe ion or society. It is also used to designate the punishments employed in convents, and those which enthusiasts undergo or inflict upon themselves by way of mortification. DISCIPLINE, BOOK OF, in the Church of Scotland, is a common order, drawn up by the General A embly in 1650 for the reformation and uniformity to be observed in the discipline and policy of the church. In this book episcopal government is set aside, Kirk se ions are established, the observance of saints' and other holy days is condemned, and other regulations for the internal government of the church are prescribed. It is called the First Book of Discipline. DISCIPLINE, [s. 366]