declaration Antonyms

Meaning of declaration

Wordnet

declaration (n)

a statement that is emphatic and explicit (spoken or written)

(law) unsworn statement that can be admitted in evidence in a legal transaction

a statement of taxable goods or of dutiable properties

(contract bridge) the highest bid becomes the contract setting the number of tricks that the bidder must make

a formal public statement

a formal expression by a meeting; agreed to by a vote

Webster

declaration (n.)

The act of declaring, or publicly announcing; explicit asserting; undisguised token of a ground or side taken on any subject; proclamation; exposition; as, the declaration of an opinion; a declaration of war, etc.

That which is declared or proclaimed; announcement; distinct statement; formal expression; avowal.

The document or instrument containing such statement or proclamation; as, the of Independence (now preserved in Washington).

That part of the process in which the plaintiff sets forth in order and at large his cause of complaint; the narration of the plaintiff's case containing the count, or counts. See Count, n., 3.

declaration Sentence Examples

  1. The president's declaration of war shocked the nation and prompted widespread debate.
  2. Her declaration of love caught him by surprise, leaving him speechless.
  3. The company issued a declaration of bankruptcy after months of financial struggles.
  4. The student's declaration of intent to pursue a career in medicine was met with encouragement from her teachers.
  5. The government's declaration of a state of emergency mobilized resources to address the natural disaster.
  6. The declaration of independence marked a pivotal moment in the nation's history.
  7. In court, the witness made a solemn declaration to tell the truth, the whole truth, and nothing but the truth.
  8. His declaration of allegiance to the rival team caused a rift among his friends.
  9. The declaration of human rights underscores the fundamental freedoms every individual should possess.
  10. The athlete's declaration of retirement saddened fans but earned him widespread respect for his career achievements.

FAQs About the word declaration

a statement that is emphatic and explicit (spoken or written), (law) unsworn statement that can be admitted in evidence in a legal transaction, a statement of t

proclamation, insistence, announcement,assertion, claim, protestation, asseveration, allegation, avowal, profession

disavowal,disavowal, rebuttal, dispute, question, challenge, disclaimer, challenge, question, disclaimer

The president's declaration of war shocked the nation and prompted widespread debate.

Her declaration of love caught him by surprise, leaving him speechless.

The company issued a declaration of bankruptcy after months of financial struggles.

The student's declaration of intent to pursue a career in medicine was met with encouragement from her teachers.