kadaverdiscipline
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Alternative forms
- cadaverdiscipline (superseded)
- cadaver-discipline (superseded, dated)
Etymology
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
Noun
kadaverdiscipline f (plural kadaverdisciplines)
- an extremely strict, unquestioning discipline demanding loyalty
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