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associated statehood
noun
- the semi-independent political status of various former British colonies in the Caribbean from 1967 until each became an independent state in the British Commonwealth, by which Britain retained responsibility for defence and some aspects of foreign affairs. The associated states were Anguilla, Antigua, Dominica, Grenada, St Kitts-Nevis, St Lucia, and St Vincent and the Grenadines
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Perhaps there will be a Soviet confederation of some sort, much looser than what there is now, with some new form of associated statehood for the Baltic republics.
In May, St. Vincent will get "associated statehood."
Last week Britain granted "associated statehood"�something above colonial status but below independence�not only to Antigua but also to Grenada, St. Lucia, Dominica and the group of St. Kitts-Nevis-Anguilla.
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