CONSCIENTIOUS OBJECTOR

conscientious objector. A person who for moral or religious reasons is opposed to participating in any war, and who may be excused from military conscription but remains subject to serving in civil work for the nation’s health, safety, or interest. See 50 USCA § 456. Cf. PACIFIST. [Cases: Armed Services 20.6(3). C.J.S. Armed Services §§ […]