declaration

/ˌdɛkləˈreɪʃən/
noun
  1. A formal or explicit statement or announcement.
    • The president made a declaration of support for the new policy.
    • The company's declaration of bankruptcy surprised everyone.
    • She issued a declaration that she would run for office.
  2. A document or list that states information required by law, such as goods brought into a country or income for tax purposes.
    • Please fill out a customs declaration before you leave the airport.
    • The shipping declaration listed all the items in the cargo.
    • He submitted his tax declaration to the IRS by the deadline.
  3. An emphatic or bold statement of opinion or belief.
    • The artist's work was a declaration of love for nature.
    • His declaration that he would never give up inspired the team.
    • Her declaration of independence from her family's expectations was brave.
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