corporal punishment

Frequency: 7.822.3 per million words

physical punishment, such as hitting someone

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  • Many countries have banned corporal punishment in schools.
  • The teacher was reprimanded for administering corporal punishment.
  • Historically, corporal punishment was a common disciplinary measure.
  • Activists are campaigning against the use of corporal punishment.
  • The law strictly prohibits corporal punishment of any kind.
  • Some argue that corporal punishment can have long-term psychological effects.
  • The debate continues on whether corporal punishment is an effective deterrent.
  • She recalled experiencing corporal punishment in her youth.
  • Schools are encouraged to find alternative disciplinary methods to corporal punishment.
  • The UN has called for a global ban on corporal punishment.