conscription
/kən'skripʃn/
Definition
- Noun:
- Compulsory military service: The practice of ordering by law that people must serve in the armed forces for a period of time. It is a system of mandatory enlistment.
Usage
- Conscription is typically used as an uncountable noun to refer to the system or policy itself.
- It is often discussed in historical, political, and social contexts.
- Example:
Examples
Advanced Usage
- "To be subject to conscription": To be liable or required by law to perform military service.
- All male citizens over 18 were subject to conscription.
- "Draft" (chiefly US): A common synonym for conscription, referring specifically to the selection process.
- He received his draft notice in the mail.
Variants and Related Words
- Conscript (verb): To enlist someone compulsorily into the armed forces.
- He was conscripted into the navy.
- Conscript (noun): A person who has been conscripted.
- The unit was made up of volunteers and conscripts.
Synonyms
- Draft (chiefly US): Compulsory recruitment for military service.
- Call-up: An order to report for military service.
- National service: A broader term that can include compulsory non-military work for the state.
Related Phrases
- Conscription age: The age at which one becomes eligible for compulsory service.
- Conscription law: The legislation that mandates military service.
- To evade conscription: To avoid being drafted, often illegally.
Notes
- Conscription is distinct from voluntary military service. It implies a legal obligation.
- The term can be associated with concepts of civic duty, national emergency, and debates about personal liberty.
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compulsory military service
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