STATES AND NATIONS

The term "State" holds a pivotal position within the realm of legal studies. Its modern iteration stems from the Germanic tribe, Teutonos, who employed the term "STATUS." The Greeks used "POLIS" to signify the city-state, while the Romans referred to it as "CIVITAS," denoting a sovereign entity. A State, fundamentally, is an institution tasked with establishing law and order and ensuring the harmonious functioning of societal relationships.