declarant

declarant

The declarant signs the official form in the presence of a notary.

Definition
  1. Noun (Law):
    • A person who makes a formal declaration, statement, or affidavit, especially under oath or in a legal context.
    • In customs or legal proceedings, a declarant is an individual who provides a written or oral statement that can be used as evidence.
Usage Examples
  • (The person making the sworn statement.)
  • (The individual completing a customs declaration form.)
  • (The person who gave a formal statement.)
Advanced Usage

  • "Declarant's intent": The purpose or meaning behind a declarant's statement, often examined in legal interpretation.

    • The judge considered the declarant's intent when interpreting the ambiguous clause. (The judge looked at what the person meant when making the declaration.)

  • "Declarant under oath": A person who makes a statement while swearing to tell the truth.

    • The declarant under oath must be truthful or face perjury charges. (A person making a legally binding statement.)
Variants and Related Words

  • Declaration (n): a formal or explicit statement or announcement.

    • She made a declaration of intent to purchase the property. (A formal statement of purpose.)

  • Declare (v): to make known formally or officially.

    • He must declare all income on his tax return. (To state officially.)

  • Declaratory (adj): serving to declare, set forth, or explain.

    • The declaratory judgment clarified the legal rights of both parties. (A court ruling that explains legal positions.)
Synonyms
  • Affiant: a person who makes an affidavit (a written sworn statement).
  • Deponent: a person who gives evidence or makes a deposition (a sworn statement outside court).
  • Statement maker: a person who provides a formal statement.
Related Idioms
  • "Make a clean breast of it": to confess or declare fully and honestly.
    • The declarant decided to make a clean breast of his involvement in the incident. (The person made a full declaration.)
Notes on Usage
  • In legal contexts, a declarant is distinct from a "witness" (who testifies in court) because a declarant's statement is often written and given before trial.
  • In customs, a declarant is the person responsible for the accuracy of the information on a customs declaration form.