Friendly state (4)
I believe the answer is:
ally
<span class="explanation-format__ClueExplanation">'<span class="explanation-format__original">friendly state</span>' is the definition.<br/ ><span class="explanation-format__explanation">(I've seen this in another clue)</span><br/ ><br/ >This is all the clue.<br/ ></span>
(Other definitions for ally that I've seen before include "Accomplice" , "Comrade in arms" , "Supporter in a conflict" , "He fights on your side" , "Join forces with" .)