(networking) A class of routing protocol based on sending local status updates to every node in the network.

(chemistry) An intermediate state in a chemical reaction that has a higher free energy than the reactants or the products

(politics, conspiracy research) A large group of people, typically members of government agencies and the military, believed to have long-lasting political influence that is difficult for an administration voted into power to counter.

plural of member state

plural of welfare state

A state legislature (of one of the fifty United States), or government generally, or the building that houses it.

plural of state house

Alternative form of state secret

Information which pertains to the affairs of a country and access to which is restricted by the government.

plural of state of affairs