declaration

/ˌdekləˈreɪʃən/ noun [C or U]

Definition

› an official or public statement about something, or the act of making a statement: make/sign a declaration The Board made a public declaration of support for its chairman. the ILO's declaration of principles on multinational enterprises and social policy

› LAW, INSURANCE a written statement that you sign, giving information or saying that something is true, or the act of making a statement: make/submit a declaration Despite it being a legal requirement, some traders submit their declarations late, or not at all. You will be asked to sign a copyright declaration before you start work on the project. The insurance declaration stated that the vehicles which would be used for such journeys were covered by suitable insurance.

› FINANCE, TAX a written statement to the tax authorities containing information about money you have earned, etc., or the act of making a statement: If your earnings are above these levels, you must make a declaration.

› LAW a legal decision made by a court of law, or the act of making a decision: a court declaration on the application of the lawapply for/seek a declaration The appellant sought a declaration that he had succeeded to the tenancy of the flat under the Rent Act of 1977.

→ See also customs declaration, tax declaration

(Definition of declaration noun from the Cambridge Business English Dictionary © Cambridge University Press)

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