conscientious objection

noun

An objection for reasons of conscience in performing military service because of religious or moral principles.

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Meanings

nounconscientious objection (countable and uncountable, plural conscientious objections)

plural conscientious objections

  1. countableuncountablegovernmentAn objection for reasons of conscience in performing military service because of religious or moral principles.
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