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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