annexation
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.
Exemplos
3 de 5The 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.
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.
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.
Antônimos
Família de palavras
Dica de memorização
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.
Correto!
A resposta correta é: annexation
Exemplos
The local residents were outraged by the annexation of the community garden for a new parking lot.
everydayThe people living nearby were very angry that the community garden was taken over to build a parking lot.
The international community issued a joint statement condemning the illegal annexation of the coastal region.
formalGlobal leaders released a shared message criticizing the unlawful takeover of the land by the sea.
It felt like a total annexation of my desk when my colleague moved all his files onto it.
informalIt felt like my coworker completely took over my workspace when he put all his folders there.
The 1845 annexation of Texas remains a significant case study in American expansionism and legal theory.
academicThe act of Texas joining the US in 1845 is still an important example used to study American growth and laws.
The conglomerate's aggressive annexation of smaller tech firms has raised concerns regarding market competition.
businessThe large company's forceful acquisition of small technology businesses has made people worry about fair competition.
Antônimos
Família de palavras
Colocações comuns
Frases Comuns
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.
Frequentemente confundido com
Annex is the verb (the action) or a noun for a supplementary building; annexation is specifically the noun for the political process.
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.
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.
Erros comuns
Learners often use 'annexation' to describe buying a house or getting a gift; it should be reserved for larger-scale territorial or organizational takeovers.
Dica de memorização
Think of 'Add' + 'Next' + 'Nation'. When a country wants to ADD the NEXT NATION to its own borders, that is ANNEXATION.
Origem da palavra
From the Medieval Latin 'annexatio', derived from 'annectere', meaning 'to tie to' or 'to bind to'.
Padrões gramaticais
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.
Correto!
A resposta correta é: annexation
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