Meaning Of The Word Selective service

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selective service
uncountable noun: In the United States, selective service is a system of selecting and ordering young people to serve in the armed forces for a limited period of time.

selective service in American English
compulsory military service according to age, physical fitness, and other qualifications
noun: compulsory military service

selective service in British English
noun: (formerly) compulsory military service under which men were conscripted selectively

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