conscrip

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Conscrip

Description:

Conscrip is a noun that refers to the act of enlisting or drafting someone, especially for military service. It can also be used as a verb to indicate the action of enlisting or drafting individuals.

Senses and Usages:

Noun:

1. The act of enlisting or drafting someone for military service.

Example sentence: The government implemented conscrip during times of war to boost the number of soldiers in the army.

2. A person who has been conscripted or enlisted for military service.

Example sentence: The conscrip was only 18 years old when he was drafted into the army.

Verb:

1. To draft or enroll individuals, typically into military service.

Example sentence: The military conscrips young men and women in times of need.

2. To forcibly enlist or oblige someone to join a particular cause, organization, or group.

Example sentence: The rebels conscrip villagers to join their revolt against the oppressive regime.