conscientious objection

noun

1. refusal on moral or religious grounds to serve in the armed forces or to bear arms in a military conflict.

Other Words From

• conscientious objector noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of conscientious objection¹

First recorded in 1895–1900

Example Sentences

Gray also said a section of the bill that would grant a right to conscientious objection could also be outside Holyrood’s devolved powers.

From BBC

Outside the spiritual accompaniment group, Catholics for the Right to Decide offers lectures in universities during sexuality fairs, provides training for medical personnel - who frequently claim conscientious objection to avoid performing legal abortions - and produces “ Catolicadas,” an animated series that addresses religious themes.

From Washington Times

Outside the spiritual accompaniment group, Catholics for the Right to Decide offers lectures in universities during sexuality fairs, provides training for medical personnel — who frequently claim conscientious objection to avoid performing legal abortions — and produces “ Catolicadas,” an animated series that addresses religious themes.

From Seattle Times

Bishop Kryvytskyi said that he and his colleagues at the same time have taken up the cause of those Ukrainians who have been convicted on charges stemming from their conscientious objection to fighting.

From Washington Times

Under the proposed laws, medics with a conscientious objection would not have to be involved in assisted dying.

From BBC