Annexation: meaning, definitions and examples

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annexation

 

[ [หŒanษ›kหˆseษชสƒษ™n] ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

political

The act of annexing, or the state of being annexed; connection; union; -- the term is generally applied to the connection of a smaller territory or state with a larger, whether by conquest or choice.

Synonyms

incorporation, merger, union

Examples of usage

  • The annexation of Crimea by Russia caused international controversy.
  • The annexation of Texas by the United States led to the Mexican-American War.
  • The annexation of Hawaii by the United States took place in 1898.
Context #2 | Noun

legal

The annexing of property; the act of seizing or taking possession of property, especially public property, as a penalty for a breach of the laws.

Synonyms

appropriation, confiscation, seizure

Examples of usage

  • The annexation of the land by the government was met with resistance from the local community.
  • The annexation of the building by the city was necessary for urban redevelopment.

Translations

Translations of the word "annexation" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น anexaรงรฃo

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคตเคฟเคฒเคฏ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Annexion

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ aneksasi

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฐะฝะตะบัั–ั

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ aneksja

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ไฝตๅˆ (ใธใ„ใ”ใ†)

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท annexion

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ anexiรณn

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท ilhak

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋ณ‘ํ•ฉ (๋ณ‘ํ•ฉ)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุถู…

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ anexe

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ anexia

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๅžๅนถ (tลซn bรฌng)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ aneksija

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ innlimun

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะฐะฝะฝะตะบัะธั

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒแƒœแƒ”แƒฅแƒกแƒ˜แƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ anneksiya

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ anexiรณn

Etymology

The word 'annexation' comes from the Latin word 'annexatio', which means 'a joining to'. In the context of politics and law, annexation refers to the act of incorporating a territory or property into another entity. Annexation has been a common practice throughout history, often resulting in disputes and conflicts between nations. The concept of annexation continues to be relevant in modern geopolitics, with recent examples including the annexation of Crimea by Russia. The legal implications of annexation vary depending on the circumstances and can have far-reaching consequences.

See also: annexationist, annexer, annexes.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranked #10,688, this word falls into high-advanced vocabulary. It appears less frequently but is valuable for expressing precise meanings in specific contexts.