DECLARATION Synonyms: 33 Similar and Opposite Words

declaration

noun

ˌde-klə-ˈrā-shən

as in assertion

a solemn and often public declaration of the truth or existence of something once the delegates had made the declaration that the colonies were henceforth independent of Great Britain, their fate was sealed

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Recent Examples on the Web President Joe Biden late Tuesday approved the Louisiana's emergency declaration after state officials delivered a letter urging him to approve the request. —

John Bacon, USA TODAY, 12 Sep. 2024 The declaration will help with requests for addition support from other agencies and jurisdiction and later with cleanup. —

Sydney Barragan, Orange County Register, 10 Sep. 2024 Evacuations ordered along the Gulf Coast Louisiana’s governor to issue a statewide emergency declaration ahead of Francine’s arrival. —

Elizabeth Wolfe, CNN, 10 Sep. 2024 Under French law, providers of cryptology must make declarations to ANSSI, the country's cybersecurity agency. —

Jon Brodkin, Ars Technica, 6 Sep. 2024 See all Example Sentences for declaration

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