Synonyms of conscription

conscription

noun

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

Related Words

• induction
• recruitment
• draft
• enlistment
• registration
• enrollment
• assignment
• employment
• appointment
• engagement
• occupation
• situation
• employ
• post
• hire
• position
• work
• place

Dissimilar Words

• removal
• discharge
• dismissal
• firing
• severance
• retirement
• sack
• boot
• liberty
• leave
• furlough
• layoff

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of conscription

Even if our societies have deep traditions of volunteering and civic contribution, there’s also long-standing skepticism about compulsory service because it’s often associated with military conscription. — Belonging Forum, Forbes.com, 12 June 2026

In 2001, when Germany still had conscription, the headcount was 300,000 — more than a third of them conscripts. — ABC News, 4 May 2026

Military conscription is mandatory in Cuba for men over the age of 18, who undergo two years of military training. — 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