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idiom
of the body of a famous leader
: displayed in a coffin in a public place so that people can view it and show respect
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“Lie in state.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/lie%20in%20state. Accessed 4 Feb. 2023.
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