indiscipline
Americannoun
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Origin of indiscipline
First recorded in 1775–85; in- 3 + discipline
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The party did not give details about the indiscipline allegations against Nchimbi, whose resignation takes effect at the end of next week.
From BBC ● Aug. 27, 2026
The one constant across England's five-match losing streak though has been indiscipline.
From BBC ● Jul. 4, 2026
Hints of the affair first became public when Nigeria's Defence Headquarters issued a statement on October 4 on the arrest of 16 officers, on what it said were cases of indiscipline and perceived career stagnation.
From Barron's ● Jan. 26, 2026
In October, the military said 16 officers had been arrested over "issues of indiscipline".
From Barron's ● Jan. 26, 2026
Too many farmers had assumed, without due enquiry, that on such a farm a spirit of licence and indiscipline would prevail.
From "Animal Farm: A Fairy Story" by George Orwell
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