Annexation Definition

annexation
noun
  1. incorporation by joining or uniting
  2. the formal act of acquiring something (especially territory) by conquest or occupation; "the French annexation of Madagascar as a colony in 1896"; "a protectorate has frequently been a first step to annexation"

"Annexation" in song lyrics

See how annexation is used in real songs:

  • "texas annexation"
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  • "texas annexation 1845"
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  • "midvale annexation 1983"
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Usage tips for "annexation"

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