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The term ‘state’ has been used to refer to a range of definitions such as: i. A collection of institutions, a territorial unit, a government and a philosophical idea ii. A collection of institutions, a government, an instrument of coercion and a unit of central command iii. A collection of institutions, a territorial unit, a philosophical idea and an instrument of coercion. iv. A self-serving monster whose interest is served at the expense of citizens.