kadaverdiscipline

Dutch edit

Alternative forms edit

cadaverdiscipline (superseded)
cadaver-discipline (superseded, dated)

Etymology edit

Early 20th century. Compound of kadaver +‎ discipline, possibly a calque. In reference to the statement by Ignatius of Loyola perinde ac si cadaver essent (“as if they were a corpse”). Cf. German Kadavergehorsam.

Pronunciation edit

IPA^(key): /kaːˈdaː.vər.di.siˌpli.nə/, /kaːˈdaː.vər.dɪ.siˌpli.nə/
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Hyphenation: ka‧da‧ver‧dis‧ci‧pli‧ne

Noun edit

kadaverdiscipline f (plural kadaverdisciplines)

An extremely strict, unquestioning discipline demanding loyalty.