C2 noun Formal

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.

Ejemplos

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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.

Familia de palabras

Sustantivo
annexation
Verb
annex
Adjetivo
annexational
Relacionado
annex
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Truco para recordar

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

Quiz rápido

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

¡Correcto!

La respuesta correcta es: annexation

Ejemplos

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.

5

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.

Familia de palabras

Sustantivo
annexation
Verb
annex
Adjetivo
annexational
Relacionado
annex

Colocaciones comunes

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

Frases Comunes

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.

Se confunde a menudo con

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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Notas de uso

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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Errores comunes

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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Truco para recordar

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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Origen de la palabra

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

Patrones gramaticales

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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Contexto cultural

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.

Quiz rápido

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

¡Correcto!

La respuesta correcta es: annexation

Palabras relacionadas

unknown

A1

A person or thing that is not known, recognized, or familiar. It often refers to a mysterious situation or a person who has not yet achieved fame or success.

of

A1

A preposition used to show a relationship between a part and a whole, or to indicate belonging and origin. It connects a noun or pronoun to another part of the sentence to specify which one or what kind.

in

A1

A preposition used to indicate position within a container, a space, an area, or a period of time. It describes being surrounded by something or being inside the boundaries of a location.

it

A1

A third-person singular pronoun used to refer to an object, animal, or situation that has already been mentioned or is clear from context. It is also frequently used as a dummy subject to talk about time, weather, or distance.

on

A1

A preposition used to indicate that something is in a position above and supported by a surface. It is also used to indicate a specific day or date, or to show that a device is functioning.

as

A1

A conjunction used to compare two things that are equal in some way. It is most commonly used in the pattern 'as + adjective/adverb + as' to show similarity.

this

A1

Used to identify a specific person, thing, or idea that is physically close to the speaker or has just been mentioned. It can also refer to the present time or a situation that is currently happening.

by

A1

A preposition used to show the method or means of doing something, or to identify the person or thing that performs an action. It frequently appears in passive sentences to indicate the agent or before modes of transport.

we

A1

The word 'we' is a first-person plural pronoun used to refer to the speaker and one or more other people collectively. It is used as the subject of a sentence or clause.

or

A1

A coordinating conjunction used to connect two or more possibilities or alternatives. it indicates that only one of the options is likely, required, or true.

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