21:4 State; United States. – The word 'state,' when applied to different parts of the United States, may extend to and include the District of Columbia and the several territories, so called; and the words 'United States' shall include said district and territories. Source. RS 1:3. CS 1:3. GS 1:4. GL 1:4. PS 2:4. PL 2:4. RL 7:4.
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