impressment

pronunciation

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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 .

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