the act of declaring; announcement

a declaration of a dividend.

a positive, explicit, or formal statement; proclamation

a declaration of war.

something that is announced, avowed, or proclaimed.

a document embodying or displaying an announcement or proclamation

He posted the declaration in a public place.

Law .

a formal statement presenting the plaintiff's claim in an action.

a complaint.

a statement, esp. by a witness.

a statement made to an official.

Cards .

Bridge . a bid, esp. the successful bid.

the statement during the game of the points earned by a player, in bezique or other games.

a statement of goods, income, etc., esp. for the assessment of duty, tax, or the like.

noun

denial , disavowal , retraction

noun

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