declaration
noun [ C or U ]
uk/ˌdekləˈreɪʃən/ usan 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 law
apply 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