Selective Service
/sɪˈlɛktɪv ˈsɜːrvɪs/
Definitions
- (n.) A government-administered system mandating registration for potential military conscription.
All male citizens must register for selective service by age 26.
- (n.) The agency responsible for managing the military draft process in the United States.
The Selective Service System oversees the registration and potential induction of eligible individuals.
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- selective service
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Commentary
The term 'Selective Service' commonly refers both to the legal obligation of registration and the administrative agency; definitions should distinguish these contexts for clarity.
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