PoliticsAugust 24, 2026

conscription

kun-SKRIP-shun

Definition

The compulsory enlistment of people into a state service, such as a specialized civil protection force.

Etymology

Derived from the Latin word 'conscriptio,' meaning an enrollment or levying, which combines 'com-' (together) and 'scribere' (to write).

In the news

Jean-Luc Mélenchon proposed an environmental conscription to mobilize citizens for civil protection during environmental crises, framing it as a necessary national duty.

French left unites around climate action ahead of 2027 presidential election

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