"conscientious objection" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: conscientious objections [plural]
Head templates: {{en-noun|~}} conscientious objection (countable and uncountable, plural conscientious objections)
  1. (military, sociology) An objection for reasons of conscience in performing military service because of religious or moral principles. Tags: countable, uncountable Categories (topical): Military, Sociology Related terms: conscientious objector

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