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- Dictionarystate/steɪt/
noun
- 1. the particular condition that someone or something is in at a specific time: "the state of the company's finances" Similar
- 2. a nation or territory considered as an organized political community under one government: "Germany, Italy, and other European states" Similar
verb
- 1. express something definitely or clearly in speech or writing: "the report stated that more than 51 per cent of voters failed to participate"
- 2. present or introduce (a theme or melody) in a composition: "a bold theme is stated at the beginning, driving the entire ten-minute allegro"
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3 days ago · A state is a political entity that regulates society and the population within a territory. [1] . Government is considered to form the fundamental apparatus of contemporary states. [2] [3] Most often, a country has a single state, with various administrative divisions.
22 hours ago · Even in presidential systems the head of state often formally reports to the legislature on the present national status, e.g. the State of the Union address in the United States of America, or the State of the Nation Address in South Africa.
2 days ago · The United States of America (USA or U.S.A.), commonly known as the United States (US or U.S.) or America, is a country primarily located in North America. It is a federation of 50 states, which also includes a federal capital district (Washington, D.C.), and 326 Indian reservations.
4 days ago · Separation of powers, division of the legislative, executive, and judicial functions of government among separate and independent bodies. Such a separation limits arbitrary excesses by government, since the sanction of all three branches is required for the making, executing, and administering of laws.
2 days ago · The United States is a country in North America that is a federal republic of 50 states. Besides the 48 conterminous states that occupy the middle latitudes of the continent, the United States includes the state of Alaska, at the northwestern extreme of North America, and the island state of Hawaii, in the mid-Pacific Ocean.
3 days ago · /steɪtəvðəˈɑt/ IPA guide. Definitions of state-of-the-art. adjective. the highest level of development at a particular time (especially the present time) “ state-of-the-art technology” synonyms: progressive. favoring or promoting progress. Cite this entry. Style: MLA. "State-of-the-art."
1 day ago · United States - Federalism, Local Laws, Elections: Because the U.S. Constitution establishes a federal system, the state governments enjoy extensive authority. The Constitution outlines the specific powers granted to the national government and reserves the remainder to the states.
