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Declaration
01
(law) an official written document that people sign to agree on something or accept something as true
Grammatical Information
Animacy status
Abstract
Composition
Compound
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Plural form
declarations
Examples
The parties signed a declaration of intent to formalize their agreement.
02
a formal statement made either orally or in writing
Examples
The president made a declaration of a national emergency in response to the natural disaster.
03
an official resolution or statement adopted collectively, by vote
Examples
The council passed a declaration condemning the attack.
04
a formal announcement made publicly or officially
Examples
The president made a declaration of emergency.
05
(in bridge) the final bid that determines the contract and number of tricks required
Examples
Her declaration set the contract at three hearts.
06
a formal listing or report of taxable goods or properties subject to duty
Examples
He completed a customs declaration before boarding.
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