draft board

American

noun

a board of civilians charged with registering, classifying, and selecting persons for U.S. military service.

draft board British

noun

a tribunal responsible for the selection of personnel liable for compulsory military service

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Etymology

Origin of draft board

First recorded in 1950–55

Example Sentences

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On his first full day in office, he pardoned hundreds of thousands of men who had evaded service in Vietnam - either by fleeing abroad or failing to register with their local draft board.

From BBC • Dec. 29, 2024

But to assume that loss indicates that this season will shoot them back to the top of the draft board?

From Seattle Times • Sep. 11, 2023

At No. 17, the Lakers will have to wait to see who is left on the draft board that they still like.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 20, 2023

There was speculation that Stroud might slip down the draft board, but the Texans had other ideas.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 28, 2023

Then Mr. Kelly died and Adam Trask was appointed to take his place on the draft board.

From "East of Eden" by John Steinbeck

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