annexation
something annexed: Victory in battle resulted in territorial annexations that remained difficult to govern.
Origin of annexation
1Other words from annexation
- an·nex·a·tion·al, adjective
- an·ti·an·nex·a·tion, adjective
- de·an·nex·a·tion, noun
- non·an·nex·a·tion, noun
- pro·an·nex·a·tion, adjective
- re·an·nex·a·tion, noun
Words Nearby annexation
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How to use annexation in a sentence
After the annexation of Crimea, in 2014, Putin had hoped that the Minsk accords would lead to the creation of a federal system effectively guarantee the country’s neutrality.
The Miscalculations and Missed Opportunities that Led Putin to War in Ukraine | Philip Short | August 3, 2022 | TimeThe Security Council is in need of reform—a country resorting to annexation, aggressive wars, and genocide should definitely not be its permanent member.
The Global System Has Failed. Ukraine Is Showing the World How to Build A Better One | Andriy Yermak | April 29, 2022 | TimeThe United States sanctioned Rosneft and Sechin in 2014, after Russia’s first invasion of Ukraine and annexation of Crimea.
BP to ‘exit’ its $14 billion stake in Russian oil giant in stark sign that Western business is breaking ties over Ukraine invasion | Jeanne Whalen | February 27, 2022 | Washington PostBoth Gergiev and Matsuev had publicly endorsed Russia’s 2014 annexation of Crimea, signing an open letter after Russia’s Ministry of Culture called on artists and intellectuals to support the annexation.
Carnegie Hall cancels appearances by pro-Putin musicians | Kelsey Ables | February 26, 2022 | Washington PostIn part, consumption of the piped-in gas from Russia was down because of sanctions the United States placed on Russia in 2014, following its annexation of the Crimean peninsula in Ukraine.
What a key natural-gas pipeline has to do with the Russia-Ukraine crisis | Kelsey D. Atherton | February 23, 2022 | Popular-Science
“It is not dissimilar from Putin using the Duma to ratify his annexation of the Crimea,” he said.
Britain’s PM Cameron And His Awful Assault on Human Rights Court | Nico Hines | October 3, 2014 | THE DAILY BEASTLast April, shortly after annexation, the Duma voted for the law allowing gaming zones in Crimea.
The police have made little secret of what they want—Russian annexation.
Oh, and beyond the psychological impacts, Russia is likely to face significant costs as a result of the Crimea annexation.
Flex Muscle Spending Has Left Putin’s Russia in an Economic Freeze Frame | Daniel Gross | April 11, 2014 | THE DAILY BEASTThe Crimea annexation was a step in this direction, in Dugin's opinion.
Alexander Dugin: The Crazy Ideologue of the New Russian Empire | Oleg Shynkarenko | April 2, 2014 | THE DAILY BEASTDuring the past decade, the population of three cities has been materially increased through annexation.
Hallowed Heritage: The Life of Virginia | Dorothy M. TorpeyOn the annexation of Holland to France, he entered the French service with the rank of full colonel.
Journal of a Voyage to Brazil | Maria GrahamTyler approved the annexation of Texas to the Union near the end of his Presidential administration.
Hallowed Heritage: The Life of Virginia | Dorothy M. TorpeyThe people can claim no rights than such as are known to exist previous to their annexation.
In Virginia, annexation is determined by a panel of three judges, only one of whom is a resident of the county involved.
Hallowed Heritage: The Life of Virginia | Dorothy M. Torpey
British Dictionary definitions for annexation
/ (ˌænɪkˈseɪʃən, -ɛk-) /
the act of annexing, esp territory, or the condition of being annexed
something annexed
Derived forms of annexation
- annexational, adjective
- annexationism, noun
- annexationist, noun
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