26984 words

annex

5 definitions • 4 examples
1
to take possession of an area of land or a country, usually by force or without permission:

Examples:

The UK annexed this small island west of Scotland in 1955.
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US spelling of
3
to take possession of an area of land or a country and add it to a larger area, usually by force:

Examples:

The United States annexed parts of Texas and New Mexico, which belonged to Mexico.
4
an addition to a building, or another building, used with an existing building:

Examples:

The old warehouse became an annex of the main store.
5
an addition to a document or report:

Examples:

The List of Export Subsidies is provided in Annex I to the Agreement.

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