Noun
the infliction of physical injury on someone convicted of committing a crime
Source: WordNetAccording to Stanisław Orzechowski (1513–1566), the princes were subject to corporal punishment which was approved by their father. Source: Internet
Boys bullied one another and the teacher administered corporal punishment in the classroom for unruly behaviour. Source: Internet
Child-rearing Cross-cultural studies have shown that greater prevalence of corporal punishment of children tends to predict higher levels of violence in societies. Source: Internet
"Conclusions XV – 2," Vol. 1. Children's rights collapsible The notion of children’s rights in the Western world developed in the 20th century, but the issue of corporal punishment was not addressed generally before mid-century. Source: Internet
For instance, a 2005 analysis of 186 pre-industrial societies found that corporal punishment was more prevalent in societies which also had higher rates of homicide, assault, and war. Source: Internet
Corporal Punishment in Schools, Penguin, London, 1972, p. 9. ISBN 0-14-080698-9 During the 18th century, the concept of corporal punishment was challenged by some philosophers and legal reformers. Source: Internet