statehood
noun
state·hood
ˈstāt-ˌhu̇d 
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Today's top stories The leaders of Ireland, Norway and Spain have announced their countries would officially recognize Palestinian statehood on May 28.
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Suzanne Nuyen, NPR, 22 May 2024
For decades, western Europe has largely spoken with one voice on the subject of Palestinian statehood.
—Laura King, Los Angeles Times, 22 May 2024
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Suzanne Nuyen, NPR, 22 May 2024
For decades, western Europe has largely spoken with one voice on the subject of Palestinian statehood.
—Laura King, Los Angeles Times, 22 May 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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