as in induction
the practice of ordering people by law to serve in the armed forces
At the outbreak of war, young people knew they would soon face conscription into the army. a campaign to end conscription
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Recent Examples of conscription
The great irony, as Randolph Bourne recognized in Wilson’s day, is that the making of modern war undermines democracy at every turn, beginning with the demand for civilians’ passive compliance with mass conscription.
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Karen Parker Lears, Harper's Magazine, 2 Dec. 2024
All Ukrainian men aged 25-60 are eligible for conscription, and men 18 to 60 are not allowed to leave the country.
—Samya Kullab and Elise Morton, Los Angeles Times, 12 Oct. 2024
In reality, the Russian military was stuck in a halfway state, having acquired some advanced or modernized capabilities but also retaining some Soviet-era characteristics, including conscription and a culture of centralized command that discouraged initiative.
—Andrea Kendall-Taylor, Foreign Affairs, 18 Dec. 2024
Its shrinking pool of troops has compelled Russia to bolster its ranks through other means, including financial incentives, penalties for those avoiding conscription as well as recruitment from foreign armies.
—Matt Robison, Newsweek, 20 Nov. 2024
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Karen Parker Lears, Harper's Magazine, 2 Dec. 2024
All Ukrainian men aged 25-60 are eligible for conscription, and men 18 to 60 are not allowed to leave the country.
—Samya Kullab and Elise Morton, Los Angeles Times, 12 Oct. 2024
In reality, the Russian military was stuck in a halfway state, having acquired some advanced or modernized capabilities but also retaining some Soviet-era characteristics, including conscription and a culture of centralized command that discouraged initiative.
—Andrea Kendall-Taylor, Foreign Affairs, 18 Dec. 2024
Its shrinking pool of troops has compelled Russia to bolster its ranks through other means, including financial incentives, penalties for those avoiding conscription as well as recruitment from foreign armies.
—Matt Robison, Newsweek, 20 Nov. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for conscription
Noun
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In addition to the induction ceremony, Howard will be honored that night during a game against the Lakers.—
Jason Beede,
Orlando Sentinel,
7 Mar. 2025
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Paul McCartney wrote an open letter in support of Cocker’s induction for the Rock Hall’s 2025 class.—
Devon Ivie,
Vulture,
4 Mar. 2025
Noun
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The British army and navy barely met 60 percent of their recruitment targets for the 2023-24 financial year and the nation's air force did not do much better.—
Dan Perry,
Newsweek,
1 Mar. 2025
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Around 65% of job candidates are using AI at some point in the application process, according to the 2025 Market Trend Report from recruitment firm Career Group Companies.—
Ryan Johnston,
CNBC,
28 Feb. 2025
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The incident occurred days before Wilhoite was set to fly to Indianapolis to help the coaching staff interview and evaluate draft prospects at the combine.—
Nick Kosmider,
The Athletic,
6 Mar. 2025
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The Matthews Board of Commissioners unanimously voted in August against draft legislation put together by other local governments to put a sales tax increase on the ballot to pay for transit.—
Mary Ramsey,
Charlotte Observer,
6 Mar. 2025
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“Conscription.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/conscription. Accessed 12 Mar. 2025.
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