Definition of Impressment
Impressment
im·press·ment
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(noun)
the act of commandeering, or officially taking possession or control of something for public service;
e.g. Wars of the past often involved the impressment of equipment like ships for use in battle.
(noun)
the act of compelling someone to serve in the military, conscription;
e.g. Impressment was heavily criticized by those who believed it violated the constitution since British citizens were not subject to the conscription of men to fight in the war.
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