the GNU version of the Collaborative International Dictionary of English
n. The act of chastising; pain inflicted for punishment and correction; discipline; punishment.
The Century Dictionary and Cyclopedia
n. Correction; punishment; pain or suffering inflicted for punishment and correction.
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n. a rebuke for making a mistake
n. verbal punishment
Word Usage
"Sec 58 of the Children Act 2004 provides that lawful chastisement is available provided it falls short of offenses of ABH and cruelty to a person under 16."