ˈstātˌhu̇d noun
: the quality, condition, or character of being a state: as
a. : the condition of national independence and sovereignty characterizing a state
modern nationalism has … sought full expression in unified and independent statehood — J.S.Roucek
b. : the condition or status of one of the states of the U.S.
the United States used to administer her territories before they achieved the dignity of statehood — H.W.Van Loon