It is to be mentioned that the state attained its full statehood later.

For several years there has been agitation for full statehood.

But full separation would mean, in effect, full Palestinian statehood.

The population of the territory teeters just above 130,000, too little to justify its gaining full statehood alongside the country's present six states.

Because of these and other limitations on local government, many citizens of the District continue to lobby for the greater autonomy, such as full statehood.

In the last year, however, the front has begun to advocate full independent statehood for Latvia.

The anti-merger faction won, but full statehood was not conferred immediately.

Nevada's entry into full statehood in the United States was expedited.

But at the same time, his spokesmen say, he remains committed to an even bolder step: full statehood for the city.

Goa did not achieve full statehood in 1971 as was expected.