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==See also== | ==See also== | ||
*[[International law]] | *[[International law]] | ||
* [[Jurisdiction]] | |||
*[[Legal personality]] | *[[Legal personality]] | ||
*[[Member state]] | *[[Member state]] | ||
Revision as of 17:06, 10 March 2021
1. Law - international law - sovereignty - personality.
Very similar to a country.
But, more strictly, an entity that has:
- A permanent population;
- A defined territory; and
- An effective government.
States have separate legal personality in international law, and can enter into relations with other states.
2. Adjective.
Relating to, or provided by, a government or govermental agency.
For example, state aid.
