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The state of the match (9)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

matrimony

This clue is a double definition.

'the state' is the first definition.
(matrimony is a kind of state)

'the match' is the second definition.
(thesaurus)

'of' is the link.

(Other definitions for matrimony that I've seen before include "State of being married" , "wedding ceremony" , "The state of wedlock" , "Nuptials" .)

I've seen this clue in The Irish Independent.
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