reserved occupation
noun
British in time of war, an occupation from which one will not be called up for military service
Nearby words
reserve price, reserve tranche, reserve-grade, reserved, reserved list, reserved occupation, reserved power, reserved word, reservist, reservoir, reservoir bag
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