annexation

noun

Pronunciation: /ˌæn.ɪkˈseɪ.ʃən/

Definition

The act of taking control of a territory or piece of land and adding it to one's own country or state.

Examples

• The historical annexation of the region remains a point of intense diplomatic friction today.

• Protesters gathered in the capital to condemn the sudden annexation of the disputed province.

• International law generally prohibits the annexation of territory by force.

Synonyms of annexation

Words with a similar meaning to annexation:

• seizure
• incorporation
• acquisition
• usurpation

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