declaration
English meaning: Declaration
Definition
A written or oral indication of a fact, opinion, or belief.
Example
“The two nations signed a joint declaration of cooperation.”
Another example: “Travellers must complete a customs declaration on arrival.”
Usage — When, Where & How
A formal announcement or statement ('a declaration of war', 'the Declaration of Independence'); also an item declared at customs or on a form ('customs declaration'). Formal to neutral register, common in legal, political, and official contexts.
Etymology & Origin
English — Origin & History
From Latin 'declaratio' (a making clear), from 'declarare' (to make clear), via Old French, entering English in the 14th century.
Synonyms
- announcement
- statement
- proclamation
- pronouncement
- affirmation
Antonyms / Opposites
- denial
- retraction
- concealment
Related Words
- indulgence
- independence
- covenant
- conscience
- sovereignty
- principles
- rights
- kosovo
- document
- declare
Common Collocations
- declaration of war
- declaration of independence
- customs declaration
- make a declaration
- joint declaration
Word Forms
declare (v); declaration (n); declarations (pl)
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Literary Heritage
“To thine own self be true, and it must follow, as the night the day, thou canst not then be false to any man.”
/To thine own self be true/
“Be honest with yourself — and as naturally as night follows day, you will be unable to be false to others.”
“I'm nobody! Who are you? Are you nobody, too?”
/I'm nobody! Who are you?/
“I am nobody — and that quiet anonymity is more honest than the noise of public fame.”
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- English
- Script
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