Declaration
ˌdɛkləˈreɪʃən
Definitions
2 meaningsA formal or explicit statement or announcement, often made publicly.
ˌdɛkləˈreɪʃən
A formal or explicit statement or announcement.
The president made a declaration of war.
💡 Simply: Imagine you're telling everyone something really important, like announcing your birthday party. A declaration is when you make that important announcement official, like when a country declares its independence from another country or a company issues an important statement.
👶 For kids: When you tell everyone something important, like 'I declare it's my birthday!'
More Examples
The judge read the declaration of the verdict.
The company issued a declaration of intent to merge.
How It's Used
"The Declaration of Independence was a pivotal moment in American history."
"The witness made a declaration under oath."
"The company issued a declaration of bankruptcy."
The act of stating or announcing something clearly and formally.
ˌdɛkləˈreɪʃən
The act of declaring something.
The declaration of their new relationship surprised everyone.
💡 Simply: It’s the action of saying something important out loud, like when a judge says, “Guilty!” or when a team celebrates the declaration of their victory.
👶 For kids: When you tell people something important.
More Examples
The declaration of the dividend was welcomed by investors.
The declaration of bankruptcy shocked the business world.
How It's Used
"The declaration of assets is a mandatory part of the process."
"The declaration of the winner was met with cheers."
Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
Idioms & expressions
Declaration of Independence
The formal statement adopted by the Continental Congress on July 4, 1776, which announced that the thirteen American colonies regarded themselves as independent states.
"The Declaration of Independence is a key document in American history."
make a declaration
To formally announce or state something.
"The prime minister made a declaration about the new economic policies."
From Latin *dēclārātiō* (“a declaration, statement”), from *dēclārō* (“I declare”), from *dē* (“down, away”) + *clārō* (“I make clear”).
The word 'declaration' has been used in English since the late 14th century, often in legal and religious contexts to signify a formal statement or pronouncement.
Memory tip
Think of a public announcement, a clear and official statement. Like declaring your love or your independence.
Word Origin
"a declaration, statement"