conscientious objection
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conscientious objection

noun

Definition of CONSCIENTIOUS OBJECTION

: objection on moral or religious grounds (as to service in the armed forces or to bearing arms)

First Known Use of CONSCIENTIOUS OBJECTION

1775

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