Statehood
/ˈsteɪtˌhʊd/
Definitions
- (n.) The status or condition of being a recognized independent state.
The territory sought statehood to gain full representation in Congress.
- (n.) The period or process of becoming a state within a federal system.
The colony's statehood was formalized after years of negotiation.
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Commentary
Use to denote legal recognition and political status as a state, especially in contexts involving admission or constitutional status.
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