Impress (Noun)
Meaning
The act of coercing someone into government service.
Classification
Nouns denoting acts or actions.
Examples
- The British Navy's practice of impress was notorious for its brutality and disregard for human rights.
- The impress of sailors into the Royal Navy was a major source of conflict between Britain and the United States in the early 19th century.
- The impress of civilians into military service was a common practice during times of war in ancient Rome.
- The impress of able-bodied men into the army was a major concern for many families during the American Revolution.
- The impress of sailors from American merchant ships was a major factor in the War of 1812 between the United States and Britain.