Levy En Masse (Noun)
Meaning
The act of drafting into military service.
Classification
Nouns denoting acts or actions.
Examples
- The government issued a decree to implement levy_en_masse in response to the surprise invasion by a neighboring country.
- Historians consider the levy_en_masse implemented during the French Revolution a turning point in the war's outcome.
- When the nation declared war, a national levy_en_masse was immediately issued to fortify its military forces.
- Critics argue that the levy_en_masse has been misused as an instrument to suppress dissent and maintain the ruling party's grip on power.
- In times of crisis, governments often resort to a national levy_en_masse to quickly build up their military and shield against potential threats.