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corporal punishment

/ˈkɔːrpərəl ˈpʌnɪʃmənt/

Traduction: Châtiment corporel, infligé délibérément pour causer une douleur physique ou un inconfort, généralement utilisé comme mesure disciplinaire, par exemple des gifles, la fessée ou la flagellation.

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/ˈkɔːrpərəl ˈpʌnɪʃmənt/C1formallegal
  • frChâtiment corporel, infligé délibérément pour causer une douleur physique ou un inconfort, généralement utilisé comme mesure disciplinaire, par exemple des gifles, la fessée ou la flagellation.

Physical punishment intended to cause pain or discomfort, typically used as a disciplinary measure, such as spanking, caning, or flogging.

  1. Physical disciplineB2formal

    The use of physical force to cause pain or discomfort as a form of punishment, typically for children or prisoners.

    frchâtiment corporel

    • Many countries have banned corporal punishment in schools.
    • The debate about corporal punishment in the home continues.
    • Corporal punishment was historically used in the military.