State

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.

See also

• International law
• Legal personality
• Member state
• Rentier state
• Sovereignty
• State aid
• State immunity
• State Pension