statal

adjective

stat·​al

ˈstātᵊl

1

often capitalized : of or relating to a state (as of the U.S. or India)

statal citizenship

the statal economy

2

: of or relating to a national government

the sanctuaries of statal authority

—Fortnightly Review

3

of a passive verb form : expressing a state or condition (such as was closed in "the door was closed all day")

contrasted with actional

Word History

Etymology

state entry 1 + -al

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