annex

/ˈænɛks//əˈnɛks/

noun

  1. 1

    An addition, an extension.

  2. 2

    An appendix to a book or document.

  3. 3

    An addition or extension to a building.

  4. 4

    An addition to the territory of a country or state, from a neighbouring country or state, normally by military force.

verb

  1. 1

    To add something to another thing, especially territory; to incorporate.

    The ancient city of Petra was annexed by Rome.
  2. 2

    To attach or connect, as a consequence, condition, etc.

    to annex a penalty to a prohibition, or punishment to guilt
  3. 3

    To join; to be united.

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