declaratory

/ (dɪˈklærətərɪ, -trɪ) /


adjective
  1. another word for declarative

  2. law

    • (of a statute) stating the existing law on a particular subject; explanatory

    • (of a decree or judgment) stating the rights of the parties without specifying the action to be taken

Derived forms of declaratory

  • declaratorily, adverb

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