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
Under a law passed by Denmark’s parliament in June 2023, Denmark will require women turning 18 after July 1, 2025 to register for assessment days for potential military conscription, aligning with measures already in place for men.
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CNN Money, 2 July 2025
The Russian government has offered attractive salaries for contract soldiers, and has two rounds of military conscription each year, said Ferris.
—Ellie Cook
john Feng, MSNBC Newsweek, 12 June 2025
Short of troops, the junta activated mandatory conscription last year, even forcibly recruiting hundreds of Rohingya Muslims – an ethnic group whose members have long been persecuted, killed, and denied citizenship by the junta.
—Ann Scott Tyson, Christian Science Monitor, 18 Apr. 2025
Advertisement The country faces sharp divisions over the war in Gaza, judicial reform, and military conscription, among other issues.
—Chad De Guzman, Time, 26 June 2025
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CNN Money, 2 July 2025
The Russian government has offered attractive salaries for contract soldiers, and has two rounds of military conscription each year, said Ferris.
—Ellie Cook
john Feng, MSNBC Newsweek, 12 June 2025
Short of troops, the junta activated mandatory conscription last year, even forcibly recruiting hundreds of Rohingya Muslims – an ethnic group whose members have long been persecuted, killed, and denied citizenship by the junta.
—Ann Scott Tyson, Christian Science Monitor, 18 Apr. 2025
Advertisement The country faces sharp divisions over the war in Gaza, judicial reform, and military conscription, among other issues.
—Chad De Guzman, Time, 26 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for conscription
Noun
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The kitchen is nearby and includes a dishwasher, a compact fridge, an induction cooktop, a sink, and quite a lot of cabinetry.—
Adam Williams
July 14,
New Atlas,
14 July 2025
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One of my favorite things that goes along with this is the annual induction ceremony for the Surfer’s Hall of Fame, which will be held at 9 a.m. on Aug. 1 in the plaza at the southeast corner of Pacific Coast Highway and Main Street.—
Corky Carroll,
Oc Register,
11 July 2025
Noun
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Plus, the company saves money by reducing its use of resource-intensive external training and recruitment initiatives.—
Andy Tonsing,
Forbes.com,
23 July 2025
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In line with these efforts, Ralph Lauren will also continue its longstanding partnership with United Negro College Fund to support scholarships for students at HBCUs and ensure the company fosters opportunities for recruitment and early talent development with them.—
Rosemary Feitelberg,
Footwear News,
23 July 2025
Noun
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The Packers return 20 of 22 starters, and appear to have upgraded the roster via free agency and the draft.—
Rob Reischel,
Forbes.com,
15 July 2025
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The top pick came with a draft slot value of $11,075,900.—
Kurt Badenhausen,
Sportico.com,
14 July 2025
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“Conscription.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/conscription. Accessed 30 Jul. 2025.
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