Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

corporal punishment

Noun

/ˈkɔːr.pɚ.əl ˈpʌn.ɪʃ.mənt/

Definition

Corporal punishment refers to physical punishment, typically involving the infliction of pain to the body of a person as a form of discipline.

Examples

Many countries have banned corporal punishment in schools to promote a more positive approach to discipline.
Some parents still believe that corporal punishment is an effective way to correct their children’s behavior.

Meaning

It is often used in educational or domestic contexts to enforce rules or correct behavior, although it is a controversial practice and considered by many as inhumane.