Annex
/ˈænɛks/
Definitions
- (v.) To attach or add, especially territory to a country or state.
The country decided to annex the neighboring region after the treaty.
- (n.) An addition to a document or building; a supplementary section.
Please refer to the annex for detailed information.
Forms
- annexes
- annexed
- annexing
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Commentary
When drafting, distinguish clearly between annex as a verb (to incorporate) and as a noun (supplementary addition).
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