Country division say (5)

I believe the answer is:

state

I believe this is a double definition.

'country division' is the first definition.
(I've seen this in another clue)

'say' is the second definition.
(synonyms)

(Other definitions for state that I've seen before include "Public" , "Condition - sovereign political power" , "Express; pomp" , "Declare; affirm" , "Georgia < or Virginia" .)

I've seen this clue in The Sun.

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