Annexing: meaning, definitions and examples
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annexing
[ ษหnษksษชล ]
political context
Annexing refers to the process of adding a territory to an existing political unit, such as a country or state. This often occurs through formal declaration or military conquest, and it typically involves the integration of the new territory into the political and legal framework of the annexing entity. Annexing can lead to significant changes in governance, law, and economics for the affected area. This act is often controversial and may attract international criticism, especially if done unilaterally without the consent of the original governing body.
Synonyms
claiming, incorporating, seizing.
Examples of usage
- The country announced plans for annexing the disputed territory.
- Annexing territories can lead to conflicts with neighboring states.
- Historically, annexing land has been a common practice among empires.
- The government faced backlash for its annexing actions in the region.
Translations
Translations of the word "annexing" in other languages:
๐ต๐น anexaรงรฃo
๐ฎ๐ณ เคธเคเคฒเคเฅเคจ เคเคฐเคจเคพ
๐ฉ๐ช Annexion
๐ฎ๐ฉ aneksasi
๐บ๐ฆ ะฐะฝะตะบััั
๐ต๐ฑ aneksja
๐ฏ๐ต ไฝตๅ
๐ซ๐ท annexion
๐ช๐ธ anexiรณn
๐น๐ท ilhak
๐ฐ๐ท ๋ณํฉ
๐ธ๐ฆ ุถู
๐จ๐ฟ anexe
๐ธ๐ฐ anexia
๐จ๐ณ annexation
๐ธ๐ฎ aneksija
๐ฎ๐ธ fella
๐ฐ๐ฟ าะพััะปั
๐ฌ๐ช แแแแฅแกแแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ ษlavษ etmษ
๐ฒ๐ฝ anexiรณn
Etymology
The term 'annexing' is derived from the Latin word 'annexare,' which means 'to tie to' or 'to fasten.' This Latin root itself combines 'ad' (to) and 'nexus' (a binding or connection). The use of the word in a political context dates back to the Middle Ages when kingdoms would expand their territories by annexing surrounding lands. Over time, the practice has taken on various forms, including both peaceful and coercive means of territorial acquisition. The term has been widely used in legal and political discourse, particularly following major historical events such as the annexation of Crimea by Russia in 2014, which reignited debates about sovereignty and international law. Annexing remains a contentious issue in global politics, often leading to significant repercussions for international relations and national security.