What does the cryptic crossword clue "State calls for end of free vote petition (7)" mean?

The definition is "State". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). E (first_letter="end") + X (abbreviation="vote") + PRESS (synonym="petition") = EXPRESS; definition: "State" The answer is EXPRESS.

State calls for end of free vote petition (7)

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