annektálása

Annektálása is the Hungarian word for annexation. In international law and politics, annexation refers to the forcible acquisition of territory by one state from another. It is a unilateral act, meaning it is carried out by one party without the consent of the other party whose territory is being taken. Annexation is distinct from conquest, which implies the temporary occupation of territory, and from cession, which is the formal transfer of territory by treaty.

Historically, annexations have been a common method of territorial expansion. Examples include the annexation of Texas by the United States in 1845, the annexation of Alsace-Lorraine by Germany in 1871 after the Franco-Prussian War, and the annexation of Crimea by Russia in 2014.

International law generally views annexation as illegal. The United Nations Charter prohibits the threat or use of force against the territorial integrity or political independence of any state, and this prohibition is widely understood to encompass annexation. While some states may recognize an annexation de facto, meaning they acknowledge the new situation on the ground, they often do not recognize it de jure, meaning they do not legally accept it. The international community's response to an annexation typically involves diplomatic condemnation, sanctions, and non-recognition of the new territorial arrangements. The term "annektálása" specifically refers to this process within a Hungarian context or when discussing Hungarian historical events.