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Synonyms & Similar Words
statement
announcement
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Meaning of Declaration
a formal or official announcement or statement
Definitions
- A formal or official announcement or statement, especially one made or given out by an authority
- * The act of declaring or stating something formally or officially
- * A document or statement that sets out the aims, principles, or policies of a government, organization, or person
Etymology of Declaration
The word "declaration" comes from the Old French "declaracion", which is derived from the Latin "declarare", meaning "to make clear" or "to explain", which is a combination of "de" (meaning "thoroughly") and "clarare" (meaning "to make clear")
The word has been used in English since the 14th century to refer to a formal or official statement or announcement
Example Uses
- The company issued a declaration of its intention to expand into new markets
- * The politician's declaration of support for the policy was welcomed by its advocates
- * The document was a declaration of the country's independence from colonial rule
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
denial
rejection
repudiation
disavowal
negation
refusal
silence
secrecy
concealment
suppression
withholding
omission
evasion
avoidance
ambiguity
uncertainty
doubt
skepticism
incredulity
dismissal
refutation
contradiction
opposition
resistance
defiance
disobedience
noncompliance