annexation
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ɪkˈseɪ Origin:
1605–15; < Medieval Latin annexātiōn- (stem of annexātiō), equivalent to annexāt(us) joined to (past participle of annexāre; see annex, -ate1) + -iōn- -ion
1605–15; < Medieval Latin annexātiōn- (stem of annexātiō), equivalent to annexāt(us) joined to (past participle of annexāre; see annex, -ate1) + -iōn- -ion
Related forms
an·nex·a·tion·al, adjective
an·ti·an·nex·a·tion, adjective
de·an·nex·a·tion, noun
non·an·nex·a·tion, noun
pro·an·nex·a·tion, adjective
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| —n | |
| 1. | the act of annexing, esp territory, or the condition of being annexed |
| 2. | something annexed |
| annexational | |
| —adj | |
| annexationism | |
| —n | |
| annexationist | |
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Word Origin & History
annexation
1620s, from M.L. annexiationem (nom. annexatio) "action of annexing," noun of action from annexatus, pp. of annexare (see annex).
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Encyclopedia Britannica
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annexation
a formal act whereby a state proclaims its sovereignty over territory hitherto outside its domain. Unlike cession, whereby territory is given or sold through treaty, annexation is a unilateral act made effective by actual possession and legitimized by general recognition
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Example sentences
Annexation is the means by which an existing city extends its corporate boundaries.
Annexation is the process by which a city adds land to its jurisdiction.
Please see the attached map relating to the annexation area.
Annexation does not guarantee the availability of sanitary sewer.
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