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conscientious objection

noun

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



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Other 51Թ Forms

  • conscientious objector noun
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51Թ History and Origins

Origin of conscientious objection1

First recorded in 1895–1900
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"Here, the 'art' enters the service of Marxist propaganda for conscientious objection," the catalog essay continued, referring to the practice of resisting conscription on moral grounds, even under threat of punishment by the state.

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She said her amendment, laid before Parliament on Tuesday, is "tightly drawn - not changing anything about provision of abortion care, the time limit, the right to conscientious objection or any other aspects of abortion law".

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Politicians also supported an opt-in system and conscientious objection option for health care professionals.

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

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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.

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