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What does the verb annex mean?

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To incorporate or add territory, land, or property to an existing political or geographical entity.

It is often used to describe the acquisition of new territory by a country or state. Annexation can be done by force or through a legal process, such as a treaty or agreement. When a piece of land or property is annexed, it becomes part of the larger entity and is subject to its laws and regulations. Annexation can also refer to the addition of new rooms or sections to an existing building. In this case, the annexation is usually done to expand the space available or to accommodate new functions or activities.

Complete Vocabulary List for: Politics and Government

annex

To incorporate or add territory, land, or property to an existing political or geographical entity.

apolitical

Characterized by a lack of interest, involvement, or engagement in political matters, discussions, or affiliations.

bipartisan

Cooperation or agreement between two political parties or groups.

bureaucracy

Excessively complicated administrative procedures that can hinder efficiency.

caucus

A meeting of members of a political party or organization, typically held before an election, to select candidates, plan strategy, or make decisions.

confederation

A voluntary association or alliance of independent states, regions, or organizations that come together for a common purpose.

constitution

A fundamental set of principles or established rules that govern the operation and organization of a nation, state, or organization.

coup-d'état

A sudden, violent overthrow of an existing government by a small group.

demagogue

A political leader who seeks support by appealing to the emotions and prejudices of the people rather than by using rational argument.

democracy

A system of governance characterized by the participation of citizens in decision-making processes.

despotism

A form of government or rule characterized by the exercise of absolute power and control by a single ruler or a small group of individuals.

dictatorship

A form of government or political system in which absolute power is concentrated in the hands of a single individual or a small group of individuals known as dictators.

disenfranchise

To deny someone the right to vote or participate in the political process.

faction

A group of people within a larger organization or society that have a common interest or goal and often act in opposition to the larger group.

federation

A form of political or social organization characterized by the joining together of separate states, regions, or groups into a unified entity.

filibuster

A political tactic used to delay or prevent a vote on a bill or other legislative measure by talking for an extended period of time.

gerrymander

To manipulate the boundaries of electoral districts in order to benefit a particular political party or group.

glasnost

A policy of openness and transparency introduced by Soviet leader Mikhail Gorbachev in the 1980s as part of his program of political and economic reform.

invade

To forcefully enter or encroach upon a territory, space, or domain that is typically controlled or occupied by others.

isolationism

A political or foreign policy approach adopted by a country or a group of people that prioritizes self-reliance, independence, and minimal involvement in international affairs.

junta

kleptocracy

leftist

libertarian

lobbyist

marxism

municipal

neocolonialism

neoliberal

nonpartisan

oligarchy

optics