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Failed state Uncommon

Origin: Latin suffix -ate

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A state that has failed to meet the basic conditions and responsibilities of a sovereign government; one that has lost physical control of its territory, the ability to provide public services, etc.

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ate bate late gate kate date wate cate rate nate oate sate tate jate hate mate fate yate agate skate
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