Declaration: meaning, definitions and examples

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declaration

[ ˌdɛkləˈreɪʃən ]

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legal document

A formal or explicit statement or announcement.

Synonyms

announcement, proclamation, statement

Examples of usage

He issued a declaration of war against the neighboring country.
The Declaration of Independence is a historic document that declared the 13 American colonies independent of British rule.

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expression of beliefs

A statement of one's opinions, beliefs, or intentions.

Synonyms

affirmation, assertion, profess

Examples of usage

She made a declaration of love to him in front of everyone.
The artist's declaration of creativity was evident in his unique paintings.

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formal announcement

The act of declaring something officially or formally.

Synonyms

announcement, decree, pronouncement

Examples of usage

The company made a declaration of bankruptcy.
The government's declaration of a state of emergency was met with mixed reactions.

Translations

Translations of the word "declaration" in other languages:

🇵🇹 declaração

🇮🇳 घोषणा

🇩🇪 Erklärung

🇮🇩 pernyataan

🇺🇦 декларація

🇵🇱 deklaracja

🇯🇵 宣言 (せんげん)

🇫🇷 déclaration

🇪🇸 declaración

🇹🇷 beyan

🇰🇷 선언 (seoneon)

🇸🇦 إعلان (i'laan)

🇨🇿 prohlášení

🇸🇰 vyhlásenie

🇨🇳 声明 (shēngmíng)

🇸🇮 izjava

🇮🇸 yfirlýsing

🇰🇿 мәлімдеме

🇬🇪 განცხადება

🇦🇿 bəyanat

🇲🇽 declaración

Word origin

The word 'declaration' originated from the Latin word 'declaratio', which means a making clear or manifest. It has been used in English since the late 14th century. Declarations have been historically important in various contexts, such as legal documents, political statements, and personal affirmations.