Declaration: meaning, definitions and examples
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declaration
[ ˌdɛkləˈreɪʃən ]
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.
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.
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
Etymology
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.
See also: declarant, declarations, declarative, declare, declared, declarer, undeclared.