Condition, say (5)

I believe the answer is:

state

I believe this clue is a double definition.

'condition' is the first definition.
(I've seen this before)

'say' is the second definition.
(synonyms)

(Other definitions for state that I've seen before include "Part of America" , "whole people" , "Government; say" , "Specify condition" , "Pomp; nation" .)

I've seen this clue in The Telegraph and The Sun.

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