Conscription

Conscription

Conscription (/kənˈskrɪpʃən/), also known as draft, is the compulsory enlistment of people in a national service, most often a military service.

Etymology

The term conscription comes from the Latin word 'conscriptus', which means 'to write together'. It was first used in the context of military service in the 16th century in reference to the practice of enlisting soldiers by recording their names in a list.

Related Terms

• Military draft
• Selective Service System
• National service
• Militia
• Reserve component of the military

See Also

• Military history
• Military law
• Conscientious objector
• Alternative civilian service

External links

• Medical encyclopedia article on Conscription
• Wikipedia's article - Conscription

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