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levy en masse

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levy en masse [ˈlɛvɪ ɒn ˈmæs]
n
(Military) the conscription of the civilian population in large numbers in the face of impending invasion Also called levée en masse (French) [ləve ɑ̃ mas]
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Noun1.levy en masse - the act of drafting into military service
levy
conscription, muster, selective service, draft - compulsory military service


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