Chas"tise*ment (?), n. [From Chastise.]
The act of chastising; pain inflicted for punishment and correction; discipline; punishment.
Shall I so much dishonor my fair stars,
On equal terms to give him chastesement!
Shak.
I have borne chastisement; I will not offend any more.
Job xxxiv. 31.
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