Coughing Up White Mucus. When infection has invaded our bodies, we secrete mucus as one way to eliminate the invading pathogens. Phlegm, mucus and sputum are produced by the body every day in order to keep the nasal passages moist and resistant to infection. When illness or irritants invade, more mucus is produced in order to clear the passages.
Punishment is the authoritative imposition of an undesirable or unpleasant outcome upon a group or individual, in response to a particular action or behaviour that is deemed unacceptable or threatening to some norm.
Definition of discipline for English Language Learners. : 1  control that is gained by requiring that rules or orders be obeyed and punishing bad behavior. : 2  a way of behaving that shows a willingness to obey rules or orders. : 3  behavior that is judged by how well it follows a set of rules or orders.