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reserved occupation

British  

noun

  1. in time of war, an occupation from which one will not be called up for military service

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Evan said: "He could have stayed in Pentre - mining was a reserved occupation - but he was desperate to see the world."

From BBC • Jan. 13, 2024

He was married but when his marriage failed he wrote to the Navy asking to be called up even though he was in a reserved occupation making Spitfire wings.

From BBC • Nov. 10, 2023

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