Conscription (Noun)
Meaning
Compulsory military service.
Classification
Nouns denoting acts or actions.
Examples
- The government reinstated conscription during the war to ensure a steady supply of soldiers.
- Many countries have abolished conscription in favor of all-volunteer militaries.
- The young man was worried about being called up for conscription as soon as he turned 18.
- Conscription was a major issue in the presidential election, with some candidates promising to end it.
- The country's history of conscription dates back to the 19th century, when it was used to build a large standing army.