in state

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See also: instate and in-state

English

Adverb

in state

  1. With pomp and ceremony.
    • 1925, Luo Guanzhong, translated by Charles Henry Brewitt-Taylor, Romance of the Three Kingdoms:
      Emperor Ling went in state to the Hall of Virtue. As he drew near the throne, a rushing whirlwind arose in the corner of the hall and, lo! from the roof beams floated down a monstrous black serpent that coiled itself up on the very seat of majesty. The Emperor fell in a swoon.
  2. Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see in,‎ state.
    Her grandparents moved in state last year.

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