A state that is economically, politically and/or militarily dependent on another, more powerful state. Originally, the realm of a client king of Rome.

Synonym of night watchman state

(UK) The current situation (typically in sports)

The state of the United States of America in which a person was born or raised or currently resides.

plural of stately home

The country in which a ship is registered.

Assisted, funded, or subsidised by a government.

(historical) A state that is subject to another and has to pay regular tribute to the latter as a token of submission.

(US politics) A state which is roughly as likely to vote Republican as Democrat in a given election.

A state of emergency.