associated state (noun)

1. In the science fiction novel, the associated state of Mars declared independence from Earth and formed its own government.

2. The architect designed a modern building with an associated state that included separate entrances and shared common spaces.

3. The haunted house had an associated state in the basement, where the ghost was rumored to reside.

4. The dystopian film depicted a futuristic society with an associated state ruled by a totalitarian government.