draft board
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draft board
n.
A local board of civilians in charge of the selection of persons for compulsory military service.
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draft board
n
(Military) US a tribunal responsible for the selection of personnel liable for compulsory military service
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draft′ board`
n.
a board of civilians charged with registering, classifying, and selecting persons for U.S. military service.
[1950–55]
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Noun | 1. | draft board - a board to select personnel for involuntary military service board - a committee having supervisory powers; "the board has seven members" |
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