conscription
Translation
conscription, the draft
Examples
The country introduced conscription during the war.
The country introduced conscription during the war.
He opposed conscription on moral grounds.
He opposed conscription on moral grounds.
Grammar Patterns
the system of conscription to introduce/abolish conscription The government introduced conscription.
Similar Words
Synonyms: draft, compulsory service
Etymology
From Latin 'con-' (together) + 'scribere' (to write). It refers to writing names down together on a list for military service.
Memory Tips
Think of 'con' (with) a 'script' (a written list). It's the act of putting names together on a list for the army.