Definitions

1. verb

to remove or cancel the official status of a state, government, or institution

“The international community threatened to unstate the rebel government unless they agreed to hold elections.”

2. verb

to refuse to confirm or deny something, especially a statement made by someone in a position of power

“The spokesperson unstates the rumors about the company’s financial troubles.”

3. noun

the act of removing or canceling the official status of a state, government, or institution

“The unstate of the rebel government led to a humanitarian crisis in the region.”