Declaratory Sentence (Noun)
Meaning
A sentence (in the indicative mood) that makes a declaration.
Classification
Nouns denoting communicative processes and contents.
Examples
- The CEO issued a declaratory sentence that the company would be undergoing significant restructuring.
- She wrote a declaratory sentence at the beginning of her essay stating the main argument.
- The professor emphasized that a declaratory sentence should always be in the indicative mood.
- In his opening statement, the lawyer made a declaratory sentence about the defendant's innocence.
- The report began with a declaratory sentence stating the purpose of the research study.