01 n. The act of chastising; pain inflicted for punishment and correction; discipline; punishment.
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The act of chastising; pain inflicted for punishment and correction; discipline; punishment.“Shall I so much dishonor my fair stars, On equal terms to give him chastesement!” — Shak.“I have borne chastisement; I will not offend any more.” — Job xxxiv. 31.