conscription 

being obligated or required to make an appearance, regardless of what one desires to do.

Some people consider having to report for jury duty a form of conscription.

Having to visit my parents during the holidays feels like conscription. All their turmoil makes me wish I could just stay home.

conscription by D.S. Credito March 2, 2015

Conscription 

A law that forces all men (and sometimes women) to join the armed forces if and when they are needed.

The government passed conscription because they're at war.

Conscription by Jafje May 25, 2007

conscription 

The act of bringing about military enrollment in a (usually) compulsory manner.

The medieval lord instituted universal conscription during times of war.

conscription by Nicolai April 3, 2004

Russian Conscription 

“mobilization to graves”

Russian Conscription for the war in Ukraine is a grave era.

Russian Conscription by mlhiss September 24, 2022

Conscription 

Conscription is when governments force its citizens, usually young, able bodied men, to serve in the armed forces. In most countries, it is only implemented during a time of war, but in some, it also exists during peacetime. It’s a highly controversial subject, and many see it as essentially a form of modern day slavery.

Countries with peacetime conscription include South Korea, Taiwan, Singapore, Greece, Switzerland, and Austria.

Conscription by This is my handle okay July 29, 2025