impressment

impressmentсуществительное
impressments
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Переводы
принудительный набор
The impressment of sailors was a common practice in the 18th century.
Принудительный набор моряков был обычной практикой в 18 веке.
Дополнительные переводы
принудительное зачисление
Определения
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.