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
Military conscription is mandatory in Cuba for men over the age of 18, who undergo two years of military training.
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Sarah Moreno,
Miami Herald,
16 Apr. 2026
But in 1980, President Jimmy Carter signed a law requiring men between the ages of 18 to 25 to register for military conscription.
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Dan Mangan,kamaron McNair,
CNBC,
9 Apr. 2026
Meanwhile, Netanyahu’s government is pushing a divisive conscription bill that would entrench the existing exemption for ultra-Orthodox men from mandatory military service, when the Israeli army publicly acknowledges a shortfall of 15,000 soldiers during wartime.
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Tal Shalev,
CNN Money,
5 Apr. 2026
The period of conscription for young men and women was also bumped up from four months to 11 months, extending the program's duration.
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Janine Henni,
PEOPLE,
31 Mar. 2026
See All Example Sentences for conscription
Sarah Moreno,
Miami Herald,
16 Apr. 2026
But in 1980, President Jimmy Carter signed a law requiring men between the ages of 18 to 25 to register for military conscription.
—
Dan Mangan,kamaron McNair,
CNBC,
9 Apr. 2026
Meanwhile, Netanyahu’s government is pushing a divisive conscription bill that would entrench the existing exemption for ultra-Orthodox men from mandatory military service, when the Israeli army publicly acknowledges a shortfall of 15,000 soldiers during wartime.
—
Tal Shalev,
CNN Money,
5 Apr. 2026
The period of conscription for young men and women was also bumped up from four months to 11 months, extending the program's duration.
—
Janine Henni,
PEOPLE,
31 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for conscription
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Its impact has been lasting, too, with not just the AFI honor to its credit, but also induction into the National Film Registry by the Library of Congress.
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Reeve took a break from the busy WNBA season to come to the induction ceremony.
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These strategies include quicker processing turnarounds for contracts with behavioral health organizations and job recruitment, preventative infrastructure maintenance and faster deliveries of social services.
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Heidrick & Struggles is a leadership advisory firm that works with business leaders in executive recruitment and consulting.
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But there was a nostalgic element as Bichette recounted his time with the team that drafted him out of high school in the second round of the 2016 draft.
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Anderson said on the night he was drafted that by taking him the Hornets had just selected the very best shooter in the draft.
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The film chronicles the popular singer Jeong Dong-won during his final arena performance and preparations prior to his mandatory military enlistment.
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Tens of thousands of ultra-Orthodox demonstrated across Israel on Monday, blocking roads and trains and setting cars on fire to protest mandatory enlistment in Israel’s military.
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“Conscription.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/conscription. Accessed 2 Jul. 2026.
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