'Conscription' definitions:
Definition of 'conscription'
(from WordNet)
noun
Definition of 'Conscription'
From: GCIDE
- Conscription \Con*scrip"tion\, n. [L. conscriptio: cf. F. conscription.]
- 1. An enrolling or registering. [1913 Webster]
- The conscription of men of war. --Bp. Burnet. [1913 Webster]
- 2. A compulsory enrollment of men for military or naval service; a draft. [1913 Webster]
Definition of 'Conscription'
From: GCIDE
- Conscription \Con*scrip"tion\, a. Belonging to, or of the nature of, a conspiration. [1913 Webster]
Synonyms of 'conscription'
From: Moby Thesaurus
- bugle call,
- call,
- call to arms,
- call-up,
- catchword,
- clarion,
- clarion call,
- compulsory military service,
- draft,
- draft call,
- drafting,
- enlistment,
- enrollment,
- exhortation,
- go for broke,
- gung ho,
- impressment,
- induction,
- levy,
- mobilization,
- muster,
- press,
- rally,
- rallying cry,
- rebel yell,
- recruiting,
- recruitment,
- selective service,
- slogan,
- summons,
- trumpet call,
- war cry,
- war whoop,
- watchword