condição de estado
1. the status or condition of being a state, especially a fully recognized and independent political entity
Hawaii achieved statehood in 1959.
O Havaí conquistou a condição de estado em 1959.
2. the process or act of becoming a state
The path to statehood required approval from Congress.
O caminho para a condição de estado exigiu aprovação do Congresso.
3. the rights, powers, and status that come with being a recognized state
Independence movements seek statehood for their territories.
Movimentos independentistas buscam a condição de estado para seus territórios.
This term is primarily used in American English contexts, referring to the process by which U.S. territories become states within the federal union. In Brazil, discussions about 'statehood' are less common due to the country's established federal structure. The concept is most relevant in discussions about Puerto Rico, Washington D.C., and other U.S. territories. In Portuguese-speaking contexts, the term is typically used when discussing American political processes or historical events like Hawaiian or Alaskan statehood.
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