draft board

draft board

noun
a board of civilians charged with registering, classifying, and selecting persons for U.S. military service.

Origin:
1950–55
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draft board
 
n
(US) a tribunal responsible for the selection of personnel liable for compulsory military service

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draft board definition


  1. n.
    a tavern; a saloon. (Alludes to draft beer.) : Let's stop in the local draft board and toss a couple.
Dictionary of American Slang and Colloquial Expressions by Richard A. Spears.Fourth Edition.
Copyright 2007. Published by McGraw Hill.
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