Answer: annexation

AnswerCrossword Clue
ANNEXATIONForced takeover, at times
ANNEXATIONAttachment
ANNEXATIONAct of taking possession of.
ANNEXATIONEvent for Texas, Dec. 29, 1845.
ANNEXATIONEmpire-builder's goal
ANNEXATIONTexas event of 1845
ANNEXATIONEvent re Texas: 1845
ANNEXATIONTakeover
annexationThe action of annexing something, esp. territory
annexationthe act of annexing also ANNEXION