General terms:
* Conscription: This term usually refers to mandatory military service.
* Impressment: This term refers to the act of forcing people into military service, often for the navy.
* Compulsion: This is a broader term for forcing someone to do something against their will.
* Coercion: Similar to compulsion, this implies using force or threats to make someone comply.
* Draft: This is another term for conscription, often used in the context of military service.
More specific terms:
* Slavery: This refers to the forced labor of people who are owned as property.
* Indentured servitude: This refers to a system where people work for a specific period of time to pay off a debt or obligation.
* Forced labor: This is a broader term that encompasses any form of labor that is performed under threat or coercion.
* Involuntary servitude: This term is similar to forced labor, but it specifically refers to work that is performed without the person's free consent.
Figurative terms:
* Press-ganging: This term refers to the act of forcibly recruiting sailors for the navy.
* Exploitation: This term refers to using someone for your own benefit, often unfairly.
* Abuse of power: This term refers to the misuse of authority to force someone to do something they don't want to do.
The best word to use will depend on the specific situation you are describing.