Declaration
noun
A formal or official statement or announcement.
The government made a public declaration about the new policy.
Often appears as...
- public declaration
- official declaration
noun
An act of stating something clearly.
He made a declaration of his assets to the court.
Often appears as...
- make a declaration
- signed declaration
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Formal
General, Legal
noun
A document containing a formal statement or announcement.
I signed the declaration that I told the truth.
Often appears as...
- signed declaration
- false declaration
noun
The naming of a candidate for a political position.
She made her declaration for the presidency on live television.
Often appears as...
- declaration of candidacy
- declaration for presidency
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Political
noun
A formal or official statement or announcement.
The government made a public declaration about the new policy.
Often appears as...
- public declaration
- official declaration
noun
An act of stating something clearly.
He made a declaration of his assets to the court.
Often appears as...
- make a declaration
- signed declaration
Usage tips
Formal
General, Legal
noun
A document containing a formal statement or announcement.
I signed the declaration that I told the truth.
Often appears as...
- signed declaration
- false declaration
noun
The naming of a candidate for a political position.
She made her declaration for the presidency on live television.
Often appears as...
- declaration of candidacy
- declaration for presidency
Usage tips
Political
Definition 1 of 4
Pro Tip 1/3Formality Level
Used in serious or official situations, not casual ones.
The mayor's declaration addressed the city's emergency plan.
Pro Tip 2/3Public Importance
Often involves matters affecting the general public or community.
The health department's declaration focused on the vaccination program.
Pro Tip 3/3Expect Reactions
May lead to discussions, support, or opposition from others.
The declaration of the new law sparked a nationwide debate.
Pro Tip 1/3Formality Level
Used in serious or official situations, not casual ones.
The mayor's declaration addressed the city's emergency plan.
Pro Tip 2/3Public Importance
Often involves matters affecting the general public or community.
The health department's declaration focused on the vaccination program.
Pro Tip 3/3Expect Reactions
May lead to discussions, support, or opposition from others.
The declaration of the new law sparked a nationwide debate.
Pro Tip 1/3Formality Level
Used in serious or official situations, not casual ones.
The mayor's declaration addressed the city's emergency plan.
Pro Tip 2/3Public Importance
Often involves matters affecting the general public or community.
The health department's declaration focused on the vaccination program.
Pro Tip 3/3Expect Reactions
May lead to discussions, support, or opposition from others.
The declaration of the new law sparked a nationwide debate.
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Carl Honore: In praise...
So they might curb traffic, or put in a park bench, or some green space. And in some ways, these changes add up to more than the sum of their parts, because I think when a Slow City becomes officially a Slow City, it's kind of like a philosophical declaration. It's saying to the rest of world, and to the people in that town,
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Snow Leopards: Ghosts in...
i listened as the governor explained that the bishkek declaration was signed by the 12 countries where snow leopards live and sets out their joint aims to protect them and their habitats thank you so much for your time it's really nice to meet you hearing the governor talk about how they're working
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Why wasn’t the Bill of...
These Anti-Federalists were especially worried by the text's apparent lack of protections for individual liberties. As the conventions proceeded, many of these critics shifted from opposing the Constitution entirely to insisting on adding an explicit declaration of rights.
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UFO-Cult Suicide PIPE...
was the indicator was that it was something that you could see anywhere in the world and he felt that the next level would give him a sign in that way but shortly after Applewhite's declaration diangelo starts having
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The Egyptian Book of the...
Among these negative confessions, or declarations of innocence, he proclaims that he has not made anyone cry, is not an eavesdropper, and has not polluted the water. But did Ani really live such a perfect life?
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What are the universal...
The declaration takes no sides as to which rights are more important, insisting on their universality, indivisibility, and interdependence. And in the past decades, international human rights law has grown,
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Breaking boundaries,...
Declaration of Human Rights and she co-founded Freedom House which continues to monitor the progress and the fits and starts of democracy all over the world in my opinion she would have made one
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How we can eliminate...
It's a declaration of war against one of humanity's darkest evils. But what I hang on to is that it's actually an investment in a future where every child can simply be a kid. Thank you.
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Why I choose humanism...
were not from reading philosophy books or from poring over humanist manifestos and declarations. No, not at all. The best humanist lesson I learned was from the life of my own parents.
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Neil MacGregor: 2600...
might shape the world today. It's a debate that's still continuing, and it will continue to rumble, because this object is one of the great declarations of a human aspiration.
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Carl Honore: In praise...
So they might curb traffic, or put in a park bench, or some green space. And in some ways, these changes add up to more than the sum of their parts, because I think when a Slow City becomes officially a Slow City, it's kind of like a philosophical declaration. It's saying to the rest of world, and to the people in that town,
Video examples
Snow Leopards: Ghosts in...
i listened as the governor explained that the bishkek declaration was signed by the 12 countries where snow leopards live and sets out their joint aims to protect them and their habitats thank you so much for your time it's really nice to meet you hearing the governor talk about how they're working
Video examples
Why wasn’t the Bill of...
These Anti-Federalists were especially worried by the text's apparent lack of protections for individual liberties. As the conventions proceeded, many of these critics shifted from opposing the Constitution entirely to insisting on adding an explicit declaration of rights.
Video examples
UFO-Cult Suicide PIPE...
was the indicator was that it was something that you could see anywhere in the world and he felt that the next level would give him a sign in that way but shortly after Applewhite's declaration diangelo starts having
Video examples
The Egyptian Book of the...
Among these negative confessions, or declarations of innocence, he proclaims that he has not made anyone cry, is not an eavesdropper, and has not polluted the water. But did Ani really live such a perfect life?
Video examples
What are the universal...
The declaration takes no sides as to which rights are more important, insisting on their universality, indivisibility, and interdependence. And in the past decades, international human rights law has grown,
Video examples
Breaking boundaries,...
Declaration of Human Rights and she co-founded Freedom House which continues to monitor the progress and the fits and starts of democracy all over the world in my opinion she would have made one
Video examples
How we can eliminate...
It's a declaration of war against one of humanity's darkest evils. But what I hang on to is that it's actually an investment in a future where every child can simply be a kid. Thank you.
Video examples
Why I choose humanism...
were not from reading philosophy books or from poring over humanist manifestos and declarations. No, not at all. The best humanist lesson I learned was from the life of my own parents.
Video examples
Neil MacGregor: 2600...
might shape the world today. It's a debate that's still continuing, and it will continue to rumble, because this object is one of the great declarations of a human aspiration.
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Max Stirner
German Philosopher
Before the sacred, people lost all sense of power and all confidence; they occupy a powerless and humble attitude toward it. And yet no thing is sacred of itself, but by declaring it sacred, by my declaration, my judgment, my bending the knee; in short, by my - conscience.
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Barack Obama
American President
Tonight, we gather to affirm the greatness of our nation - not because of the height of our skyscrapers, or the power of our military, or the size of our economy. Our pride is based on a very simple premise, summed up in a declaration made over two hundred years ago.
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Alice Hoffman
American Author
Among men and women, those in love do not always announce themselves with declarations and vows. But they are the ones who weep when you're gone. Who miss you every single night, especially when the sky is so deep and beautiful, and the ground so very cold.
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Queen Elizabeth II
English Royalty
Therefore I am sure that this, my Coronation, is not the symbol of a power and a splendor that are gone but a declaration of our hopes for the future, and for the years I may, by God's Grace and Mercy, be given to reign and serve you as your Queen.
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Recep Tayyip Erdogan
Turkish Politician
I am one of the first political leaders officially declaring that anti-Semitism is a crime. I expect an official declaration that Islamophobia is a crime against humanity as well.
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William Herschel
British Scientist
The difference of the degrees in which the individuals of a great community enjoy the good things of life has been a theme of declaration and discontent in all ages.
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Daniel Barenboim
Argentinian Musician
US presidents can make all the commitments and declarations they want until they are blue in the face, in the Muslim world they will always be perceived as partisan.
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George Vancouver
English Explorer
A British declaration be taken against Martinez for 'capturing and robbing us.
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Gerald F. Lieberman
American Writer
Divorce is a declaration of independence with only two signers.
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Caroline Lucas
British Politician
Actions speak louder than Climate Emergency declarations.
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Max Stirner
German Philosopher
Before the sacred, people lost all sense of power and all confidence; they occupy a powerless and humble attitude toward it. And yet no thing is sacred of itself, but by declaring it sacred, by my declaration, my judgment, my bending the knee; in short, by my - conscience.
Quote examples
Barack Obama
American President
Tonight, we gather to affirm the greatness of our nation - not because of the height of our skyscrapers, or the power of our military, or the size of our economy. Our pride is based on a very simple premise, summed up in a declaration made over two hundred years ago.
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Alice Hoffman
American Author
Among men and women, those in love do not always announce themselves with declarations and vows. But they are the ones who weep when you're gone. Who miss you every single night, especially when the sky is so deep and beautiful, and the ground so very cold.
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Queen Elizabeth II
English Royalty
Therefore I am sure that this, my Coronation, is not the symbol of a power and a splendor that are gone but a declaration of our hopes for the future, and for the years I may, by God's Grace and Mercy, be given to reign and serve you as your Queen.
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Recep Tayyip Erdogan
Turkish Politician
I am one of the first political leaders officially declaring that anti-Semitism is a crime. I expect an official declaration that Islamophobia is a crime against humanity as well.
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William Herschel
British Scientist
The difference of the degrees in which the individuals of a great community enjoy the good things of life has been a theme of declaration and discontent in all ages.
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Daniel Barenboim
Argentinian Musician
US presidents can make all the commitments and declarations they want until they are blue in the face, in the Muslim world they will always be perceived as partisan.
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George Vancouver
English Explorer
A British declaration be taken against Martinez for 'capturing and robbing us.
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Gerald F. Lieberman
American Writer
Divorce is a declaration of independence with only two signers.
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Caroline Lucas
British Politician
Actions speak louder than Climate Emergency declarations.
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