an official or formal statement, especially about the plans of a government or an organization; the act of making such a statement

a written or spoken statement, especially about what people feel or believe

a declaration of love/faith/guilt

She had been waiting for him to make a declaration of love.

The Russian leader received a ringing declaration of support yesterday.

an official written statement giving information

The company will only provide insurance if the information on the proposal form and declaration is correct and complete.

We were asked to sign a declaration to the effect that we were UK citizens.

False declaration of hours worked may lead to dismissal.

an official announcement of the number of votes each candidate has received in an election

The declaration of the poll will take place tomorrow morning.

the act of ending an innings before all your players have batted

After England's declaration at 379 for 6, they overwhelmed their hapless opponents.

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