Selective Conscientious Objection
/sɪˈlɛktɪv ˌkɒnʃɛnʃəs əˈbʤɛkʃən/
Definitions
- (n.) The refusal to perform military service on grounds of conscience limited to specific wars or conflicts deemed immoral or unjust.
The court examined the legitimacy of the defendant's selective conscientious objection to deployment in the overseas conflict.
Forms
- selective conscientious objection
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Commentary
Selective conscientious objection differs from absolute conscientious objection by permitting objection only to certain military actions, which often complicates legal recognition and refugee status claims.
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