Military Conscription
/ˈmɪlɪˌtɛri kənˈskrɪpʃən/
Definitions
- (n.) The legal mandate requiring eligible individuals to enroll for compulsory military service.
The government enacted military conscription during times of war to increase troop numbers.
- (n.) The system or policy under which such compulsory enlistment is administered.
Military conscription policies vary significantly between countries.
Forms
- military conscription
- military conscriptions
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Commentary
In legal drafting, precision is important to distinguish between the act of conscription and the broader policy or system implementing it.
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