lying in state

A form of lie in state — To be ceremonially placed in a state building after death to allow the public to pay their respects, often followed by a state funeral.

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Meanings

verb
  1. gerundparticiplepresentpresent participle and gerund of lie in state
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lying in state. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 5, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/lying%20in%20state

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WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “lying in state,” accessed November 5, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/lying%20in%20state.

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