noun
the act of impressing or taking people or property by force, especially for military service
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Impressment was a common practice used by the British navy during the 18th century to forcibly recruit sailors.
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Impressment was like getting drafted into the navy against your will back in the day.
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Man, impressment was just straight up kidnapping sailors for the navy.
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The company's policy of impressment of ideas from employees led to a lack of innovation and creativity.