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Declaration (as used in expressions)(encyclopedia)

declaration (iou)



declaration noun. LME.
[Latin declaratio(n-), from declarat- pa. ppl stem of declarare DECLARE: see -ATION.]
The action of explaining or making clear; elucidation. LME-M17.
a. The setting forth of a topic; exposition. LME-M17.
b. spec. A statement or confession of love; a proposal of marriage. arch. M18.
The action of setting forth, stating, or announcing publicly, formally, or explicitly; a positive statement, an emphatic or solemn assertion. LME.
Hobbes If he dye..without declaration of his Heyre. J. Austen Marianne's declaration that the day would be lastingly fair.
A proclamation or formal public statement, usu. embodied in a document, public act, etc. LME.
Declaration of Independence (the document embodying) the public act by which the American Continental Congress, on 4 July 1776, declared the N. American colonies to be free and independent of Great Britain. Declaration of Indulgence: see INDULGENCE noun. declaration of peace a formal proclamation announcing the end of hostilities. Declaration of Rights: see RIGHT noun1. declaration of the poll the public official announcement of the numbers of votes for each candidate in an election. declaration of war a formal proclamation by one State announcing the commencement of hostilities against another.
Lyndon B. Johnson We sought widespread support for a declaration affirming the right of innocent passage through the Gulf of Aqaba.
Law. A formal affirmation or statement, usu. made in writing; esp. (a) a plaintiff's statement of claim; (b) an affirmation made in lieu of an oath; (c) a formal statement of a party's rights made by a court. L15.
Cards. An announcement of a score, combination held, trump suit, etc.; spec. in Bridge, the final bid of the auction, nominating the contract. M19.
Cricket. The voluntary closing of an innings by the team batting. E20.
Computing. A definition of a data item etc. to be used in a program. M20.