IMPRESSMENT


Meaning of IMPRESSMENT in English

ə̇mˈpresmənt noun

( -s )

Etymology: impress (III) + -ment

: the act of seizing for public use or of impressing into public service

the impressment of sailors

opposed such measures as the conscription of state officials and impressment of private property — Hallie Farmer

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