impressment

• Nom désignant le recrutement forcé de personnes pour le service de l'État, généralement militaire ou naval, souvent par contrainte ou en vertu d'une loi.

A noun referring to the act of forcing individuals into government service, typically military or naval service, often through coercion or legal authority.

indénombrable

1. Coerced government serviceC1formal

   The act of forcing individuals to serve in the military or other government roles, often against their will.

   Réquisition forcée

   • Impressment was a common practice in the British Navy during the 18th century.
   • The colonists strongly opposed the impressment of American sailors.
   • Historical records detail the harsh conditions of impressment.

   Synonymesconscriptiondraftlevy