declaration declaration /ˌdɛklɝˈeɪʃən/

noun

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