impressment
pronunciation
How to pronounce impressment in British English: UK [ɪm'presmənt]
How to pronounce impressment in American English: US [ɪm'presmənt]
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- Noun:
- the act of coercing someone into government service
Word Origin
- impressment (n.)
- 1796, "act of impressing into service," from impress (v.) + -ment.
Example
- 1. Conscription or impressment into service , especially into the army or navy .
- 2. " Impressment " refers to feudal officials forcing civilians to serve as coolies .