Conscription (noun)

The act of enrolling or drafting people into military service, especially during a time of war or conflict.

Origin:

The word 'conscription' comes from the latin word 'conscribere' which means 'to enroll or draft into military service.'.

Examples:

1. During World War I, conscription was widespread across Europe and many young men were forced to fight.
2. Conscription has been a controversial issue in many countries, with some people viewing it as a necessary measure during times of war and others seeing it as a violation of individual freedom.
3. The government announced plans to introduce conscription to help address the shortage of troops in the army.
4. Conscription has often been used as a means of bolstering the numbers of soldiers in an army.
5. Some countries, such as Switzerland, still maintain conscription as part of their military tradition and defense strategy.