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View usage for: annexation in British English (ˌænɪkˈseɪʃən, -ɛk-) noun1. the act of annexing, esp territory, or the condition of being annexed Derived forms annexational (ˌannexˈational) adjective annexationism (ˌannexˈationism) noun annexationist (ˌannexˈationist) noun Examples of 'annexation' in a sentenceannexation The two annexation ordinances will be considered at tonight's council meeting.Annexation is a prerequisite to receiving city services.The annexation was accomplished without any public dissent.Annexation, overseas industrial expansion and evangelical missions troubled his patriotic conscience.This is tantamount to state annexation of personal belongings.The court's decision follows reports of police intimidation and brutality towards opponents of the annexation.He is set on a blood-and-soil mission to purify his nation through conquest and annexation of a foreign country.Some governors and viceroys urged annexation, or at least an assertive presence - the so-called 'forward policy'.Observers said the change was an attempt to capitalise on patriotic support for the annexation. Synonyms of 'annexation'seizure, takeover, occupation, conquest More Synonyms of annexation the country's annexation of its neighbour Synonyms takeover annexing arrogation Additional synonymsfraud and illegal appropriation of land Synonyms seizure, taking, takeover, assumption, annexation, confiscation, commandeering, expropriation (formal), pre-emption, usurpation, impoundment, arrogationSynonyms seizure, demand, assumption, appropriation, presumption, commandeering, expropriation (formal), usurpation Definition the act of conquering He had led the conquest of southern Poland in 1939. Synonyms takeover, coup, acquisition, invasion, occupation, appropriation, annexation, subjugation, subjectionNearby words ofannexation - annals
- anneal
- annex
- annexation
- annexe
- annihilate
- annihilation
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