declaration

noun
UK: /ˌdekləˈreɪʃn/
US: /ˌdekləˈreɪʃn/

  1. A formal or explicit statement or announcement.

    1. The declaration was read aloud.
    2. The government issued a declaration of its economic policy at the conference.

  2. A document containing such a statement.

    1. I signed the declaration yesterday.
    2. The declaration outlined the company's commitment to environmental sustainability.

  3. In law, a formal statement made by a witness or party in a legal proceeding.

    1. The declaration was given under oath.
    2. The lawyer submitted the declaration as evidence in the court case to support the claim.

  4. A listing of goods or income for tax purposes.

    1. I made my tax declaration.
    2. Accurate tax declaration is important to avoid legal problems with the authorities.

Synonyms

announcement affirmation proclamation testimony statement

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "declaration" in English means: A formal or explicit statement or announcement., A document containing such a statement., In law, a formal statement made by a witness or party in a legal proceeding., A listing of goods or income for tax purposes..

The phonetic transcription of "declaration" is /ˌdekləˈreɪʃn/ in British English and /ˌdekləˈreɪʃn/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "declaration": announcement, affirmation, proclamation, testimony, statement.

Example usage of "declaration": "The declaration was read aloud.". More examples on the page.