L'annexion
Example: L'annexion de ce territoire a changé la carte politique de la région.
Definition
"L'annexion" refers to the act or process of formally incorporating a territory or land into another political entity, such as a country or state, often changing its political boundaries and governance.
Etymology
The word "l'annexion" comes from the Latin verb 'annectere,' meaning 'to bind to' or 'to attach.' It entered French to describe the formal attachment of one territory to another, a concept important in political history and international relations.
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