noun
- plural of conscription; the compulsory enrollment of persons into military service
Usage: countable noun; typically used in historical or political contexts
Examples
- Many European countries implemented conscriptions during World War II.
- The government announced new conscriptions to strengthen the armed forces.
- Conscriptions were highly controversial in the United States during the Vietnam War.
- Several nations have abolished conscriptions in favor of all-volunteer militaries.
- The conscriptions affected millions of young men across the country.
- Historical records show that conscriptions have been used since ancient times.