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The term for it is "impressment".

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Q: What was the legalized form of kidnapping that forced people into military service?
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In military terms what does it mean to be impressed?

To be forced into service


Forced service in the military by the government is called?

Draft, conscription, or compulsory service.


What country in World War I had a forced military service?

Already before the start of World War 1 most European countries had compulsory military service.


Did they kidnapp people in the civil war?

Yes, there were instances of kidnapping during the American Civil War. Both the Union and Confederate forces engaged in kidnapping and taking prisoners of war. Additionally, there were cases of civilians being kidnapped or forced into military service by both sides.


What law forced people into military service during the civil war?

The conscription act, I believe.


Can a Chief Warrant Officer be forced retired?

Any member of the US Military serves under the "needs of the service". When the service feels you are unneeded, OUT YOU GO!


How did George W Bush win against John Kerry?

Kerry was forced to retract statements he made regarding his military service...


Were there restrictions in becoming a knight in the medieval time?

An important restriction was age because knights were forced to be in military service for 40 years or more.


What was the impact of the Han period on Chinese free peasants?

the free peasant suffered during that period because of the military service and the months forced labor


What is it called via the law when children under age 12 are forced and verbally threatened to get into a car - doors locked?

kidnapping


What is someone who is forced to serve in the military?

A conscript


What is opposite of a volunteer army?

Conscription is the opposite of voluntary. People are forced by law to serve in the armed forces. From Wikipedia: Conscription is the compulsory enrollment of people to some sort of public service, most often military service.)