Conscription

/kənˈskrɪpʃən/

Meaning & Definition

noun

The compulsory enrollment of individuals for military service.

During wartime, many countries implement conscription to ensure sufficient military personnel.

The act of drafting individuals into the armed forces.

The government's announcement of conscription sparked protests among the youth.

A system of compulsory enlistment for state service, typically in the military.

Conscription has been a controversial topic in many nations' histories.

From Latin 'conscripto', meaning 'to enroll' or 'to write together'.

military conscription

Mandatory enlistment for military service.

selective conscription

A system where only certain individuals are drafted based on specific criteria.

universal conscription

Mandatory military service for all eligible citizens.

draft

A system for selecting individuals for military service.

enlistment

The act of joining the military.

military service

The service performed by a person who is a member of the armed forces.

The draft

He got his draft notice in the mail.

The call-up

After graduation, he was worried about the call-up for conscription.