Conscientious

  • 31conscientious objection — conscientious objector. refusal on moral or religious grounds to bear arms in a military conflict or to serve in the armed forces. [1895 1900] * * * …

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  • 32conscientious objector — conscientious ob jector n someone who refuses to become a soldier because of their moral or religious beliefs →↑draft dodger …

    Dictionary of contemporary English

  • 33conscientious objector — conscientious ob jector noun count someone who refuses to take part in a war because they are morally opposed to all war and violence …

    Usage of the words and phrases in modern English

  • 34conscientious objector — ► NOUN ▪ a person who refuses to serve in the armed forces for reasons of conscience …

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  • 35conscientious objector — ☆ conscientious objector n. a person who for reasons of conscience refuses to take part in warfare …

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  • 36Conscientious objector — Conscription Military service National service Conscription crisis Conscientious objection Civilian service …

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  • 37Conscientious objection in East Germany — There was a high level of conscientious objection in East Germany. Contents 1 Introduction of conscription 2 Baueinheiten 3 Reasons for the NVA s lack of tolerance of conscientious objectors …

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  • 38conscientious rap — n. Rap music with lyrics that emphasize responsibility and morality. conscientious rapper n. conscientious rapping pp. Example Citations: The increasing interest in conscientious rap is likely the result of teenage fans who cross all ethnic and… …

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  • 39Conscientious Objector Support Group — The Conscientious Objector Support Group (COSG), a support group to conscientious objectors (COs) in South Africa, was formed in 1978. The organisation grew in the context of South African resistance to war, at the time of Apartheid. COs at the… …

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  • 40conscientious neglect — (con.shee.EN.shus nig.lekt) n. Gardening in a conscientious manner by using hardy, native plants that don t require chemicals or other environmentally destructive care. Example Citation: The speakers for the day include: * Ken Parker, the owner… …

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