declaration
UK: ˌdɛkləˈreɪʃən | US: ˌdɛkləˈreɪʃən
n. a formal or explicit statement or announcement
n. the act of declaring something publicly or officially
n. (Law) a formal statement initiating a legal process
The word "declaration" stems from the Latin declaratio, derived from declarare ("to make clear"), itself formed from de- (completely) + clarare (to clarify, from clarus, meaning "clear"). The morpheme "declare" preserves the core idea of clarity and publicity, while "-ation" transforms the verb into a noun denoting the act or result of declaring. This reflects the word's evolution from a literal act of clarification to formal proclamations in legal, political, and everyday contexts.
The president signed a declaration of emergency.
Her speech included a bold declaration of independence.
The court requires a written declaration to proceed.
The team issued a declaration of their goals for the season.
His silence was a declaration of disapproval.