BusinessJuly 16, 2026
conscription
/kənˈskrɪp.ʃən/
Definition
The practice of compulsory enlistment of people in a national service, most commonly into the armed forces.
Etymology
Derived from the Latin 'conscriptio,' meaning 'enrollment' or 'a writing together.' It entered English to describe the act of registering names on a list for compulsory military duty.
In the news
The word appears in a headline regarding a celebrity whose public image or career status has been affected by discussions or controversy surrounding their mandatory military service requirement.
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