verneplikt

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Etymology[edit]

From verne +‎ plikt, equivalent to Danish værnepligt, Swedish värnplikt.

Noun[edit]

verneplikt m or f (definite singular verneplikten or verneplikta) (uncountable)

  1. (military) conscription

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Etymology[edit]

Equivalent to verna (protect) +‎ plikt (duty).

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Noun[edit]

verneplikt f (definite singular verneplikta, uncountable)

  1. conscription; duty by law to serve in the military
    Dei var usamde om det skulle vera verneplikt.
    They did not agree whether or not there should be conscription.

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