1. The cutting off of a limb or body part.
2. Int’l law. The disappearance of a country as a result of a treaty or an annexation, whereby it becomes part of one or more other countries.
3. Int’l law. The reduction of a country’s territory by annexation or cession, or the secession of one part.
4. Int’l law. The extinguishment of a country and the creation of two or more new countries from the former country’s territory.
