Annexation

(noun.) 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'.

(noun.) incorporation by joining or uniting.

录入:泽维尔

• The Bosnian annexation had the further effect of estranging Italy, which had hitherto been his ally. 赫伯特·乔治·威尔斯. 世界史纲.
• Near the close of the short session of Congress of 1844-5, the bill for the annexation of Texas to the United States was passed. 尤利西斯·格兰特. U．S．格兰特的个人回忆录.
• Generally the officers of the army were indifferent whether the annexation was consummated or not; but not so all of them. 尤利西斯·格兰特. U．S．格兰特的个人回忆录.
• Even if the annexation itself could be justified, the manner in which the subsequent war was forced upon Mexico cannot. 尤利西斯·格兰特. U．S．格兰特的个人回忆录.
• Josephus bears witness to such a desire for annexation among the rich men of Syria, a desire running counter to the wishes of both king and people. 赫伯特·乔治·威尔斯. 世界史纲.
• The direct result of the mutiny was the annexation of the Indian Empire to the British Crown. 赫伯特·乔治·威尔斯. 世界史纲.
• In taking military possession of Texas after annexation, the army of occupation, under General Taylor, was directed to occupy the disputed territory. 尤利西斯·格兰特. U．S．格兰特的个人回忆录.
• The annexation of Texas was at this time the subject of violent discussion in Congress, in the press, and by individuals. 尤利西斯·格兰特. U．S．格兰特的个人回忆录.
• But with the inauguration of the Mexican war, in fact with the annexation of Texas, the inevitable conflict commenced. 尤利西斯·格兰特. U．S．格兰特的个人回忆录.

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