单词	impressment
释义	impressment noun im·​press·​ment im-ˈpres-mənt  : the act of seizing for public use or of impressing into public service Example Sentences Recent Examples on the Web Jefferson’s accession to the presidency coincided with demands for higher payments and the impressment of a U.S. Navy frigate, the USS George Washington, by the Dey of Algiers as a courier vessel. John Yoo, National Review, 15 Jan. 2020 These distinctive tattoos were then recorded in their personal Seamen’s Protection Certificates, which were used as identification and to help stave off impressment. Jennifer Nalewicki, Smithsonian, 28 Feb. 2017 Word History First Known Use 1787, in the meaning defined above impressment noun as in shanghaiing Synonyms & Similar Words Relevance shanghaiing seizure kidnapping abduction kidnaping rape hijacking highjacking snatch
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