selective service

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selective service

The young man registers with the Selective Service at the post office.

Definition

Noun: 1. Compulsory military service: A system requiring citizens to serve in the armed forces, typically during times of war or national emergency. 2. An independent federal agency: The specific U.S. government agency responsible for administering the draft for military service.

Usage Examples
  • The nation reinstated selective service to bolster its armed forces during the conflict.
  • All male U.S. residents are required to register with the Selective Service System upon turning 18.
  • The debate centered on the fairness and necessity of selective service.
Advanced Usage
  • "Selective Service registration": The act of signing up for the draft system.
    • Failure to complete Selective Service registration can result in the loss of federal benefits.
  • "Selective Service System (SSS)": The official name of the U.S. agency.
    • The Selective Service System maintains a database of potential draftees.
Variants and Related Words
  • Selective Service System (SSS) (n): The formal name of the agency.
  • The draft (n): A common synonym for compulsory military service.
  • Conscription (n): The formal act of compelling individuals to join the armed forces; a direct synonym.
Synonyms
  • Conscription: The compulsory enlistment of people in a national service.
  • The draft: Informal term for compulsory military service.
  • Compulsory military service: The general concept of mandatory armed forces duty.
Related Phrases
  • Called up by selective service: Summoned to begin military service through the draft system.
    • He was called up by selective service shortly after his 19th birthday.
  • Selective Service number: The identification number assigned upon registration.
    • You may need to provide your Selective Service number for federal student aid.
selective service

The young man registers with the Selective Service at the post office.

Noun
  1. compulsory military service
  2. an independent federal agency that administers compulsory military service

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