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reserved occupation

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reserved occupation
n
(Military) Brit in time of war, an occupation from which one will not be called up for military service
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I was in a reserved occupation because we made aeroplanes so I worked there throughout the war.
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The people in reserved occupations were not given a choice but were required to stay at home.
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