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- DictionaryDec·la·ra·tion/ˌdekləˈrāSH(ə)n/
noun
- 1. a formal or explicit statement or announcement: "they issued a declaration at the close of the talks" Similar announcementstatementcommunicationpronouncementproclamationmemorandumbulletincommuniquédispatchreportedictmanifestoadvisorypronunciamentoipse dixitinformal:memorare:rescript
- ▪ the formal announcement of the beginning of a state or condition: "the declaration of war" Similar proclamationnotificationannouncementrevelationdisclosurebroadcastingpromulgationarchaic:annunciationrare:asseveration
- ▪ a listing of goods, property, income, etc., subject to duty or tax.
- ▪ a written public announcement of intentions or of the terms of an agreement. Similar assertionprofessionaffirmationacknowledgmentrevelationdisclosuremanifestationconfirmationprooftestimonyvalidationcertificationattestationpledgeavowalvowoathguaranteeprotestationrare:asseverationavermentmaintenanceOpposite denial
- ▪ a plaintiff's statement of claims in proceedings.
- ▪ an affirmation made instead of taking an oath.
- ▪ the naming of trump in bridge, whist, or a similar card game.
Word Origin late Middle English: from Latin declaratio(n-), from declarare ‘make quite clear’ (see declare).
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