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annexation

/ænˈɛksɪˌkeɪʃən/ noun · British & US
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What does annexation mean?

noun

The act of annexing or the state of being annexed; the addition of a territory or area to a country or organization.

Example

"The annexation of Crimea by Russia was a highly contentious issue."

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