inculcation
[ in-kuhl-key-shuhn ]
/ ˌɪn kʌlˈkeɪ ʃən /
noun
the act of inculcating, or teaching or influencing persistently and repeatedly so as to implant or instill an idea, theory, attitude, etc.
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