Declaration (Noun)
Meaning 1
(contract bridge) the highest bid becomes the contract setting the number of tricks that the bidder must make.
Classification
Nouns denoting communicative processes and contents.
Examples
- The declaration in contract bridge determines the level of difficulty the bidding team must achieve to fulfill the contract.
- In bridge, the final declaration of a bid of seven no trump means the team must take all thirteen tricks.
- After the auction phase of bridge, the declaration sets the stage for the game's progression.
- When a team wins the bidding with a declaration of four hearts, they must take ten tricks to fulfill the contract.
- A bridge team's declaration of five diamonds obligates them to take eleven tricks during the game.
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Meaning 2
A statement that is emphatic and explicit (spoken or written).
Classification
Nouns denoting communicative processes and contents.
Examples
- The company's CEO made a declaration of commitment to reducing carbon emissions by 50% within the next decade.
- Her declaration of love was met with a mixture of surprise and delight by her partner.
- The politician's declaration of war on corruption was seen as a bold move by many of her supporters.
- The artist's declaration of independence from traditional forms of expression was reflected in her bold and innovative style.
- The company's declaration of bankruptcy was a shock to investors and employees alike.
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Meaning 3
A statement of taxable goods or of dutiable properties.
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Nouns denoting communicative processes and contents.
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Meaning 4
(law) unsworn statement that can be admitted in evidence in a legal transaction; "his declaration of innocence".
Classification
Nouns denoting communicative processes and contents.
Examples
- The witness's declaration of what she saw on the night of the crime was crucial to the prosecution's case.
- The defendant's declaration of innocence was met with skepticism by the judge.
- The company's declaration of bankruptcy was a surprise to its investors.
- The declaration of the victim's last words was entered into evidence by the prosecution.
- The defendant's declaration of intent to plead guilty was accepted by the court.
Meaning 5
A formal public statement; "the government made an announcement about changes in the drug war"; "a declaration of independence".
Classification
Nouns denoting communicative processes and contents.
Examples
- The United Nations issued a declaration condemning the human rights abuses in the war-torn country.
- The company's CEO made a public declaration of the company's commitment to environmental sustainability.
- The signing of the declaration marked the beginning of a new era of cooperation between the two nations.
- The politician's declaration of her candidacy for president was met with both excitement and skepticism.
- The declaration of independence was read aloud in the town square on the anniversary of the country's founding.
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Meaning 6
A formal expression by a meeting; agreed to by a vote.
Classification
Nouns denoting communicative processes and contents.
Examples
- The convention ended with a declaration of support for the proposed policy changes.
- The shareholders' meeting concluded with a declaration of confidence in the company's leadership.
- The town council issued a declaration emphasizing the importance of environmental protection in the community.
- The participants drafted a declaration outlining their common goals and aspirations for the region.
- The annual conference culminated in a declaration calling for immediate action on climate change.