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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
EXPANDre·an·nex·a·tion, noun
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Annexation
is always a great word to know.
So is bezoar. Does it mean:
| a scrap or morsel of food left at a meal. |
| a calculus or concretion found in the stomach or intestines of certain animals, esp. ruminants, formerly reputed to be an effective remedy for poison. |
Example Sentences
- The process of annexation is going on rapidly with the suburbs of all our large cities.
- But attempts at annexation are usually made in jest.
- If the two part ways, the college could become unincorporated or it could seek annexation into a neighboring town.
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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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Encyclopedia Britannica, 2008. Encyclopedia Britannica Online.
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