conscription

• Substantiv, das die gesetzlich vorgeschriebene Pflicht zur Ableistung des Militärdienstes bezeichnet, oft eingeführt in Kriegszeiten oder bei nationalem Notstand.

A noun referring to the compulsory enlistment of people into military service, often mandated by law during times of war or national emergency.

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1. Compulsory military serviceC1formal

   The mandatory enlistment of individuals into the armed forces, typically by law.

   Wehrpflicht

   • Many countries have abolished conscription in favor of volunteer armies.
   • During the war, conscription was enforced for all able-bodied men.
   • He was drafted into the army through conscription.

   Synonymecall updraftenrollmentinductionlevy