Crossword Genius

Body politic, say (5)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

state

I believe this is a double definition.

'body politic' is the first definition.
('state' can be a synonym of 'body politic')

'say' is the second definition.
('state' can be a synonym of 'say')

(Other definitions for state that I've seen before include "See 18" , "Claim" , "Express; pomp" , "eg Iowa" , "whole people" .)

I've seen this clue in The Times.
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