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im·press [ im préss ] (past and past participle im·pressed, present participle im·press·ing, 3rd person present singular im·press·es)


transitive verb 
Definition:
 
1. seize something: to seize something by force for public use

2. force to serve: to compel people to serve in a navy or army, especially by arbitrary means

[Late 16th century. <im-2 + press2]

im·press·ment noun
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