C2 noun Formell

annexation

/ˌæn.ekˈseɪ.ʃən/

Annexation is the formal act of acquiring something, especially territory, by conquest or occupation. It represents a unilateral administrative action where a state proclaims its sovereignty over territory outside its domain.

Beispiele

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The local residents were outraged by the annexation of the community garden for a new parking lot.

The people living nearby were very angry that the community garden was taken over to build a parking lot.

2

The international community issued a joint statement condemning the illegal annexation of the coastal region.

Global leaders released a shared message criticizing the unlawful takeover of the land by the sea.

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It felt like a total annexation of my desk when my colleague moved all his files onto it.

It felt like my coworker completely took over my workspace when he put all his folders there.

Wortfamilie

Nomen
annexation
Verb
annex
Adjektiv
annexational
Verwandt
annex
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Merkhilfe

Think of 'Add' + 'Next' + 'Nation'. When a country wants to ADD the NEXT NATION to its own borders, that is ANNEXATION.

Schnelles Quiz

The government's ________ of the border province led to immediate international sanctions.

Richtig!

Die richtige Antwort ist: annexation

Beispiele

1

The local residents were outraged by the annexation of the community garden for a new parking lot.

everyday

The people living nearby were very angry that the community garden was taken over to build a parking lot.

2

The international community issued a joint statement condemning the illegal annexation of the coastal region.

formal

Global leaders released a shared message criticizing the unlawful takeover of the land by the sea.

3

It felt like a total annexation of my desk when my colleague moved all his files onto it.

informal

It felt like my coworker completely took over my workspace when he put all his folders there.

4

The 1845 annexation of Texas remains a significant case study in American expansionism and legal theory.

academic

The act of Texas joining the US in 1845 is still an important example used to study American growth and laws.

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The conglomerate's aggressive annexation of smaller tech firms has raised concerns regarding market competition.

business

The large company's forceful acquisition of small technology businesses has made people worry about fair competition.

Wortfamilie

Nomen
annexation
Verb
annex
Adjektiv
annexational
Verwandt
annex

Häufige Kollokationen

illegal annexation the unlawful taking of territory
unilateral annexation a takeover performed by one side without agreement
forcible annexation taking territory by using physical or military power
territorial annexation the act of acquiring land area formally
impending annexation a takeover that is about to happen soon

Häufige Phrasen

Treaty of Annexation

A formal agreement detailing the terms of a territory being taken over.

De facto annexation

A situation where land is treated as annexed in practice, even if not legally recognized.

Creeping annexation

The slow, gradual process of taking over territory over a long period.

Wird oft verwechselt mit

annexation vs annex

Annex is the verb (the action) or a noun for a supplementary building; annexation is specifically the noun for the political process.

annexation vs acquisition

Acquisition is a general term for getting something (like a skill or a company); annexation is specifically used for the forceful or formal taking of territory.

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Nutzungshinweise

The term is most frequently used in geopolitical contexts to describe a powerful nation taking over land from a weaker one. It usually carries a negative or controversial connotation in modern international law.

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Häufige Fehler

Learners often use 'annexation' to describe buying a house or getting a gift; it should be reserved for larger-scale territorial or organizational takeovers.

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Merkhilfe

Think of 'Add' + 'Next' + 'Nation'. When a country wants to ADD the NEXT NATION to its own borders, that is ANNEXATION.

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Wortherkunft

From the Medieval Latin 'annexatio', derived from 'annectere', meaning 'to tie to' or 'to bind to'.

Grammatikmuster

Usually functions as an uncountable noun in general contexts. Followed by the preposition 'of' to indicate what is being taken. Can be used as a countable noun when referring to specific historical instances.
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Kultureller Kontext

Historically, annexation was a common tool of empire-building, but in the post-WWII era, it is generally considered a violation of the UN Charter.

Schnelles Quiz

The government's ________ of the border province led to immediate international sanctions.

Richtig!

Die richtige Antwort ist: annexation

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