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Virginia's condition, perhaps? (5)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

state

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This could be a double definition.

'virginia's' is the first definition.
The definition and answer can be both locations as well as being singular nouns.
Perhaps they are linked in a way I don't understand?

'condition perhaps?' is the second definition.
(I know that condition is a type of state)

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(Other definitions for state that I've seen before include "See 3" , "Say; nation" , "Declare: condition" , "Government; say" , "Speak" .)

I've seen this clue in the Evening Standard.
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