 declaration |
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| 1. | [ noun ] a statement that is emphatic and explicit (spoken or written) | |
| Related terms: | statement announcement threat pronouncement assertion protestation bastardization bid postulation confession manifesto declare | |
| 2. | [ noun ] (law) unsworn statement that can be admitted in evidence in a legal transaction | |
| Examples: | "his declaration of innocence" |
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| Related terms: | testimony law | |
| 3. | [ noun ] a formal public statement | |
| Synonyms: | proclamation announcement promulgation annunciation | |
| Examples: | "the government made an announcement about changes in the drug war" "a declaration of independence" |
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| Related terms: | statement promulgation edict announce | |
| 4. | [ noun ] (bridge) the highest bid becomes the contract setting the number of tricks that the bidder must make | |
| Synonyms: | contract | |
| Related terms: | bid bridge contract | |
| 5. | [ noun ] a statement of taxable goods or of dutiable properties | |
| Related terms: | statement declare | |
| 6. | [ noun ] (writing) a formal expression by a meeting; agreed to by a vote | |
| Synonyms: | resolution resolve | |
| Related terms: | document Declaration_of_Independence joint_resolution purpose | |
| Similar spelling: |
declarative declarer declaratory deceleration declarable declared |
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