plural of head of state

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

(physics) A composite of two or more particles that behaves as a single particle.

(physics) The branch of physics that uses statistical laws to make theoretical predictions about macroscopic systems of particles.

(US politics) The State of the Union address, an annual event in which a president of the United States reports the status of the country, normally to a joint session of the United States Congress.

A service station for hydrogen vehicles.

Of, relating to, enacted or regulated by a statute.

(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.

(philately, historical) Any of the Indian feudal states which, during the time of the British Empire, used overprinted Indian stamps valid for postage outside the state.

(philately) any of the Indian feudal states which operated their own internal postal services during the time of the British Empire, issuing stamps that were only valid within the state.