(chiefly Canada, US) A vague, feel-good platitude, especially one made by a politician, that few people would be able to disagree with.

(computer science) Of a system or protocol, such that it does not keep a persistent state between transactions. / (dated) Without state or pomp.

(law) A statement issued in civil court proceedings by a plaintiff. It sets forth the complaints against the defendants, and the prayers for relief from the court.

A record of transactions and their effect on bank account balances

The quality or state of being stately

A communication from a bank to a person holding an account in that bank, usually issued monthly, detailing the value of the holdings in that account and the effects of all transactions occurring with respect to that account.

(chiefly outside USA) In the United States. / (Alaska) In the 48 contiguous states.

(chiefly outside USA) In or to the United States, especially the lower forty-eight. / (Alaska) In or to the 48 contiguous states.

The property of being a state. / The condition of being a country.

A woman who is a leader in national or international affairs.