noun
declaration
dehk-luh-RAY-shuhn
noun
1
A formal or official statement or announcement.
"The country issued a declaration of independence."
"He made a public declaration of his support for the campaign."
2
A formal statement of goods, income, or other details required by customs or tax authorities.
"Travelers must complete a customs declaration before entering the country."
How to Use Declaration
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishAn official or formal statement announcing something.
Common pairings
declaration of independence
customs declaration
a declaration of love
make a declaration
Word Forms
declarations plural
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Etymology
From Latin declarationem, from declarare, "to make clear."