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deannexation

noun · 2 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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1

noun

Meaning 1

The process of removing an annex.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: countable, uncountable

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noun

Meaning 2

The removal of territory from the jurisdiction of a national or subnational government.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: countable, uncountable

Examples

  • The city council unanimously approved the deannexation of the proposed region.
  • The city's borders have shrunk twice through deannexation over the past decade.

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