Impressment Definition

ĭm-prĕsmənt
noun
The act or policy of seizing persons and compelling them to serve in the military, especially in naval forces.
American Heritage
The practice or act of impressing men or property into service, esp. into military or naval service.
Webster's New World
The act of imposing a constructive trust or a lien upon property, as a matter of equity, to protect a person without legal title but with a legally recognized interest.
American Heritage
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Noun

Singular:
impressment
Plural:
impressments

Origin of Impressment

  • From impress +‎ -ment.

    From Wiktionary

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