regimentation
Americannoun
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the act of regimenting or the state of being regimented.
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the strict discipline and enforced uniformity characteristic of military groups or totalitarian systems.
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McGovern said he recognised a need for "regimentation" in YOIs, but said he believed keep-aparts had increased following lockdown measures imposed during the Covid-19 pandemic.
From BBC ● Oct. 7, 2026
Planters operated the nation’s first “big businesses,” managing large labor forces through factory-like regimentation.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 30, 2025
It was predicated on high intensity, unwavering regimentation and, above all else, strenuously heavy reps.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 2, 2025
The training hours are a new requirement for master cosmetic tattoo artists, those who practice advanced techniques such as permanent eye shadow and breast and scar regimentation.
From Washington Times ● Aug. 18, 2023
This kind of regimentation would fasten itself on me in a few weeks.
From "A Separate Peace" by John Knowles
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