statehood
noun
state·hood
ˈstāt-ˌhu̇d 
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In June, China unveiled new legal guidelines meant to target Taiwan independence activists; these crimes, some punishable by death, include promoting Taiwan’s inclusion in international organizations for which statehood is a requirement.
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David Sacks, Foreign Affairs, 8 Nov. 2024
Some voters on Monday said that statehood is the only thing that will help pull Puerto Rico out of its slump.
—Danica Coto, Chicago Tribune, 5 Nov. 2024
For now, no United Nations member has recognized the claim to statehood, including Russia.
—Byandra Timu, Fortune Europe, 4 Nov. 2024
Statehood and Democratic Dominance The push for statehood further solidified Democratic control.
—Jeremy Yurow, USA TODAY, 31 Oct. 2024
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David Sacks, Foreign Affairs, 8 Nov. 2024
Some voters on Monday said that statehood is the only thing that will help pull Puerto Rico out of its slump.
—Danica Coto, Chicago Tribune, 5 Nov. 2024
For now, no United Nations member has recognized the claim to statehood, including Russia.
—Byandra Timu, Fortune Europe, 4 Nov. 2024
Statehood and Democratic Dominance The push for statehood further solidified Democratic control.
—Jeremy Yurow, USA TODAY, 31 Oct. 2024
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statehood
noun
state·hood
ˈstāt-ˌhu̇d
: the condition of being a state
especially
: the condition or status of one of the states of the U.S.
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