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Say; nation (5)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

state

I believe this clue is a double definition.

'say' is the first definition.
(synonyms)

'nation' is the second definition.
(I know that nation can be written as state)

(Other definitions for state that I've seen before include "Georgia < or Virginia" , "Declare: condition" , "Speak" , "Say; condition" , "Country; aver" .)

I've seen this clue in The Times.
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