Definition

1. Noun:
   • A formal or explicit statement or announcement: A "declaration" is a clear, strong, and often public statement about something.
   • A formal, written, or spoken announcement of intent or policy: It can refer to an official document or speech that states a significant decision or position.
   • (Law) A formal statement made to a court or other authority: In legal contexts, it is an unsworn statement that can be used as evidence.
   • (Card Games) The final bid in bridge, which sets the contract: In contract bridge, it is the highest bid that determines the number of tricks the bidder must win.
   • (Commerce) A listing of goods for customs or tax purposes: It refers to a formal statement detailing taxable or dutiable items.

Examples of Usage

• Noun:
  • The country's declaration of independence was a historic moment.
  • She made a public declaration of her support for the new policy.
  • You must sign a customs declaration upon entering the country.
  • His declaration in court was admitted as evidence.

Advanced Usage

• "To make a declaration": To formally announce or state something.
  • The CEO made a declaration about the company's future direction.
• "A declaration of intent": A formal statement of one's plans or intentions.
  • The treaty was a declaration of intent to cooperate on environmental issues.

Variants and Related Words

• Declare (verb): To announce something clearly, formally, or officially.
  • The government declared a state of emergency.
• Declarative (adjective): Taking the form of a declaration or statement.
  • He made a declarative statement about his innocence.

Synonyms

• Announcement: A public and typically formal statement about a fact or intention.
• Proclamation: A public or official announcement, especially one dealing with a matter of great importance.
• Statement: A definite or clear expression of something in speech or writing.

Related Phrases (Phrasal Verbs)

(Note: "Declaration" is a noun and does not form standard phrasal verbs. Related actions use the verb "declare.") - Declare for: To announce one's support for or intention to be a candidate. - He declared for the presidential election. - Declare against: To announce one's opposition to something. - The union declared against the proposed wage cuts.

Related Idioms

• A declaration of war: A formal announcement that a state of war exists. Often used metaphorically for a strong statement of opposition or conflict.
  • The harsh criticism was seen as a declaration of war against the traditional methods.
• Self-declared: Describing a status or title that one claims for oneself without external confirmation.
  • He was a self-declared expert on the subject.

Noun

1. a formal expression by a meeting; agreed to by a vote
2. a formal public statement
   • the government made an announcement about changes in the drug war
   • a declaration of independence
3. (contract bridge) the highest bid becomes the contract setting the number of tricks that the bidder must make
4. a statement of taxable goods or of dutiable properties
5. (law) unsworn statement that can be admitted in evidence in a legal transaction
   • his declaration of innocence
6. a statement that is emphatic and explicit (spoken or written)