conscription
n. C1 Advanced US //kənsˈkɹɪpʃən// UK //kɒnskɹˈɪpʃən// con·scrip·tion
n. the act of forcing people to join the army, usually by law. It is often used when a country needs more soldiers during a war.
n. the compulsory enlistment of people into a national service, typically by a government. Often used in the context of military service during times of conflict.
The country ended conscription after the war ended.
During the early stages of the conflict, the government introduced conscription to fill the ranks of the armed forces.
The debate over conscription often centers on the balance between national security needs and individual civil liberties, reflecting deep-seated societal values regarding personal freedom and collective duty.
From Middle French conscription, from Latin cōnscriptiō (“levying of troops”).