Relating to a military regiment or characterized by strict discipline and uniformity. Can describe rigid, systematic organization or adherence to rules.
From 'regiment' (from Latin 'regimentum,' from 'regere' to rule) plus suffix '-al.' Military organizational meaning developed in the 16th century.
The phrase 'regimental discipline' became synonymous with extreme orderliness because military regiments were among the first large organizations to achieve perfect uniformity in dress, movement, and behavior!
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