Pseudo-discipline
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Pseudo-discipline is a noun meaning A false or ineffective imposition of punishment to maintain control.
Meaning
A false or ineffective imposition of punishment to maintain control.
More Meanings
- Alternative spelling of pseudodiscipline (area of study that has a limited resemblance to an academic discipline)
Example Sentences
But all this is not worthy of the name of discipline; it is pseudo-discipline as we shall see.
Project Cycle Management with its methodological frills had now become another jargon-studded pseudo-discipline which could only be mastered after extensive training.
Word Forms
- pseudo-disciplines
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include incorrection, underenforcement, pseudolaw, pseudodoxy, pseudogovernment, paradox.
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