Military Service Act
/ˈmɪlɪtɛri ˈsɜrvɪs ækt/
Definitions
- (n.) Legislation enacted by a government to authorize compulsory enlistment or conscription of individuals for military duty.
The Military Service Act mandated all eligible men to register for conscription during the war.
Forms
- military service act
- military service acts
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Commentary
The term primarily refers to statutes governing conscription; note that different countries may have distinct Military Service Acts with variable provisions.
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