declaratory
/ (dɪˈklærətərɪ, -trɪ) /
another word for declarative
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
Words Nearby declaratory
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How to use declaratory in a sentence
Finally, the three first resolutions being simply declaratory, were agreed to without division.
The History of England in Three Volumes, Vol.III. | E. Farr and E. H. NolanThe declaratory act was regarded as a menace, and kept alive their feelings of suspicion and irritation.
The Political History of England - Vol. X. | William HuntI consider the Acts I have cited rather as mere declaratory statutes, than as necessary original laws.
Calvert and Penn | Brantz MayerI was willing to vote for a declaratory resolution to quiet that apprehension.
A Report of the Debates and Proceedings in the Secret Sessions of the Conference Convention | Lucius Eugene ChittendenWe are now asked to give a declaratory provision on that subject—to give it in order to quiet the slave States.
A Report of the Debates and Proceedings in the Secret Sessions of the Conference Convention | Lucius Eugene Chittenden
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