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принудительный набор

The impressment of sailors was a common practice in the 18th century.

Принудительный набор моряков был обычной практикой в 18 веке.

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принудительное зачисление

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The act of forcibly taking men into a military or naval service, often without notice or consent.

The impressment of sailors was a major cause of tension between the United States and Britain in the early 19th century.

The act of seizing private property or goods for public use, especially by a government during wartime.

The army resorted to the impressment of horses to support its supply lines.

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