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.

by D.S. Credito March 02, 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.

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.

by Nicolai April 03, 2004

Russian Conscription

“mobilization to graves”

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

by mlhiss September 24, 2022

Poorly paid conscripts

People practically forced into a war with little money or hope of returning. The expendable n00bs of the armies.

The poorly paid conscripts were forced to rush the enemy, while the guns lined up to take shot.

by Kung-Fu Jesus May 03, 2004

Conscript

Meaning 1: One who is compulsorily enrolled, often into a military service; a draftee.
Meaning 2: A term for “constructed script”.

Meaning 1: That solider is a conscript.
Meaning 2: Unifon is a conscript.

by ChristmasCakeGlazer December 11, 2024

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.

by This is my handle okay July 29, 2025