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levy vs conscription

conscription vs levy

levy and conscription both are nouns.

levy is a verb but conscription is not a verb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
levy Yes No Yes No
conscription Yes No No No
As nouns, conscription is a hypernym of levy; that is, conscription is a word with a broader meaning than levy:
  • levy: the act of drafting into military service
  • conscription: compulsory military service
Other hypernyms of levy include draft, muster, selective service.
levy (noun) conscription (noun)
the act of drafting into military service compulsory military service
a charge imposed and collected
levy (verb) conscription (verb)
cause to assemble or enlist in military
impose and collect
Difference between levy and conscription

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