what does conscription of wealth mean??

Answer 1

The term "conscription" refers only to the mandatory service; thus, those undergoing conscription are known as "conscripts" or "selectee" in the United States (from the Selective Service System or the Selective Service Initiative announced in 2004).

In the U.S. the term "enlisted" is often used to refer only to those who have volunteered for service in roles other than as commissioned officers.

In other words, The Draft in the military. As in, "free labor" or compulsory labor.

Answer 2

Merriam webster online only defined it when talking about the military, but I assume it means money had to be taken up. The New York Times article seems to imply taxes might be an example.

Answer 3

Perhaps you mean - concentration of wealth...

In that case it means the the very few have most of the $$$$ and the majority of people have very little $


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