Meaning & use
annexation
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The act of taking control of a territory, especially by attaching it to an existing country or state.
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The annexation of the border province sparked international condemnation.
Historians still debate whether the annexation was achieved through negotiation or force.
A note on using this word
Annexation almost always implies a unilateral or forceful claim over land, which is why it carries a negative connotation in international law and politics.
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