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impressment
[ im-pres-muhnt ]
/ ɪmˈprɛs mənt /
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noun
the act of impressing people or property into public service or use.
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Words nearby impressment
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British Dictionary definitions for impressment
impressment
/ (ɪmˈprɛsmənt) /
noun
the commandeering or conscription of things or men into government service
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