kənˈskripshən noun
( -s )
Etymology: French, from Latin conscription-, conscriptio written composition, conscription, from conscriptus (past participle of conscribere to write together, enroll) + -ion-, -io -ion — more at conscript
: the enlisting or procurement of services, money, property, or profits by an authority
the conscription of government workers from private business
especially : a compulsory enrollment of men for service in the armed forces