conscientious objector

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Croatian officials have also been keen to point out that just 10 people have so far registered as conscientious objectors.

From BBC

He declared himself a conscientious objector during World War II. He was imprisoned, abandoned by his family and returned to Birmingham only to be further ostracized.

From The Wall Street Journal

Young men were able to choose either to serve or, if they were conscientious objectors, opt for social work.

From BBC

Army also locked up Hope, Apache and Modoc Indians there and, later, conscientious objectors to World War I.

From Los Angeles Times

Eight conscientious objectors - not part of the reservists group - due to begin their military service at 18 years old have served time in military prison.

From BBC