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Term: Draft Evader

Definition:

A draft evader refers to an individual who avoids conscription or military service during times of mandatory conscription. This can be done through legal loopholes, committing actions to make oneself ineligible, or by illegally avoiding their required military duty.

Senses:

• Noun: A person who intentionally avoids being drafted into the military.

Example Sentences:

1. The draft evader managed to escape the country and seek refuge in a neighboring nation.

2. Many draft evaders during the Vietnam War fled to Canada to avoid being sent into combat.

3. His reputation as a draft evader followed him for years, hindering his chances of finding steady employment.

4. The government implemented stricter penalties for draft evaders to discourage the avoidance of military service.

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