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   declaration

   /ˌdɛkləˈreɪʃn/

   noun

   • 1. a formal or explicit statement or announcement: "a declaration of love" 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 written public announcement of intentions or of the terms of an agreement: "all students must sign the following declaration" Similar assertionprofessionaffirmationacknowledgementrevelationdisclosuremanifestationconfirmationprooftestimonyvalidationcertificationattestationpledgeavowalvowoathguaranteeprotestationrare:asseverationavermentmaintenanceOpposite denial
   • ▪ a public official announcement of the votes cast for candidates in an election. British
   • ▪ a plaintiff's statement of claims in proceedings.
   • ▪ an affirmation made in place of an oath.
   • ▪ the naming of trumps in bridge, whist, or a similar card game.
   • ▪ an announcement of a combination held in certain card games.
   • 2. an act of declaring an innings closed.

   Word Origin late Middle English: from Latin declaratio(n-), from declarare ‘make quite clear’ (see declare).

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   What is a declaration of war?

   • a declaration of war. something that is announced, avowed, or proclaimed. He posted the declaration in a public place. Law. a formal statement presenting the plaintiff's claim in an action. a complaint. a statement, especially by a witness. a statement made to an official. Cards. Bridge. a bid, especially the successful bid.

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   Is declaring a verb or a noun?

   • To declare is a verb, but when you add the suffix tion, you transform it to a noun. A formal public statement can be called a declaration. You would be making a formal declaration of your love, if you paid to have "I Love You, Alex" put on the big screen at the game.

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   • A declaration is a written statement about something which you have signed and which can be used as evidence in a court of law. On the customs declaration, the sender labeled the freight as agricultural machinery. They will ask you to sign a declaration allowing your doctor to disclose your medical details.

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   1. : the act of declaring : announcement. 2. a. : the first pleading in a common-law action. b. : a statement made by a party to a legal transaction usually not under oath. 3. a. : something that is declared. a declaration of love. b. : a document containing such a declaration. Synonyms. affirmation. assertion. asseveration. avouchment. avowal.

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   noun. the act of declaring; announcement: a declaration of a dividend. a positive, explicit, or formal statement; proclamation: a declaration of war. something that is announced, avowed, or proclaimed.

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   noun. 1. the act of declaring; announcement. a declaration of a dividend. 2. a positive, explicit, or formal statement; proclamation. a declaration of war. 3. something that is announced, avowed, or proclaimed.

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   Definitions of declaration. noun. a statement that is emphatic and explicit (spoken or written) see more. noun. a formal public statement. “a declaration of independence”. synonyms: announcement, annunciation, proclamation. see more.

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   1. (Rhetoric) an explicit or emphatic statement. 2. (Rhetoric) a formal statement or announcement; proclamation. 3. (Rhetoric) the act of declaring. 4. (Law) the ruling of a judge or court on a question of law, esp in the chancery division of the High Court.