Declaration

/ˌdɛkləˈreɪʃən/

Meaning & Definition

noun

A formal or explicit statement or announcement.

The president made a declaration regarding the new policy changes.

The act of declaring something.

His declaration of independence was a pivotal moment in history.

A legal document that formally states an intention or plan.

She filed a declaration of her assets with the court.

A public announcement or proclamation.

The declaration of the winners was met with cheers from the audience.

From Latin 'declaratio', meaning 'making clear, pronouncing'.

declaration of independence

A statement declaring the independence of a state.

declaration of intent

A formal statement outlining a person's intentions.

declaration of war

A formal announcement that a state is in a state of war.

declare

To make a formal statement.

declarative

Expressing a statement or assertion.

declaratory

Serving to state or declare.

A bold statement or claim.

His declaration that he would run for office shocked everyone.

A kind of shout-out or announcement in casual conversation.

She made a declaration about her new job at the party.