Regimentation

usgb/ˌredʒɪmenˈteɪʃn/
noun

The strict control of people's behavior or actions.

The school is known for its regimentation and discipline.
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  • strict regimentation
  • military regimentation

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Strict Control

Regimentation means control is tight, leaving little freedom.

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Under the new management, employee regimentation stifled creativity.
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Military Origin

The term often refers to military-like discipline in other areas.

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The sports coach applied military regimentation to the training sessions.
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Conformity Expected

It implies that people are expected to conform to specific rules or patterns.

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Regimentation in the cult demanded strict adherence to dress codes.
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