Which of the following best defines the underlined word in the sentence below:

“When Alex turned eighteen, he immediately enrolled in the selective service in case the government instituted a draft.”
A.
voluntary military service
B.
voluntary service in local government
C.
mandatory jury service
D.
mandatory military service

1 answer

The best definition of the underlined word "draft" in the sentence is:

D. mandatory military service

This refers to the process by which individuals are required to serve in the military during times of war or national emergency.