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  1. Conscientious objector - Wikipedia

    Many conscientious objectors have been executed, imprisoned, or otherwise penalized when their beliefs led to actions conflicting with their society's legal system or government. The legal …

  2. Conscientious Objectors - Selective Service System

    Today, all conscientious objectors are required to register with the Selective Service System. A conscientious objector is one who is opposed to serving in the armed forces and/or bearing …

  3. Conscientious objector | Definition, History, & Facts | Britannica

    Conscientious objector, one who opposes bearing arms or who objects to any type of military training and service. Although all objectors take their position on the basis of conscience, they …

  4. The Guide for Conscientious Objectors in the Military

    Conscientious objectors have been with us as long as there have been wars. This document will help you understand the military’s policy about conscientious objection so you can figure out if …

  5. Is Conscientious Objection a Legal Right? - LegalClarity

    Jul 18, 2025 · Conscientious objection is a formal, legally recognized status for individuals who refuse to participate in actions that violate their deeply held moral, ethical, or religious principles.

  6. CONSCIENTIOUS OBJECTION Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

    Feb 28, 2025 · The meaning of CONSCIENTIOUS OBJECTION is objection on moral or religious grounds (as to service in the armed forces or to bearing arms).

  7. Conscientious Objection - LII / Legal Information Institute

    These purposes, related to the difficulty in separating sincere conscientious objectors to particular wars from others with fraudulent claims, included the maintenance of a fair and efficient …

  8. CONSCIENTIOUS OBJECTION - Cambridge English Dictionary

    CONSCIENTIOUS OBJECTION definition: 1. the fact of refusing to join the armed forces or fight in a war for moral or religious reasons…. Learn more.

  9. Conscientious Objection to Military Service | The First …

    Aug 8, 2023 · Conscientious objection to military service refers to the position taken by individuals who oppose participation in war on the basis of their religious, moral, or ethical beliefs.

  10. Conscientious objection in the United States - Wikipedia

    The Department of Defense defines conscientious objection as a "firm, fixed, and sincere objection to participation in war in any form or the bearing of arms, by reason of religious …