declarant

[ dih-klair-uhnt ]

noun

1. a person who declares or makes a declaration or statement.
2. Law. a person who is not a citizen of the Unied States and who has formally declared declare their intention before a court of record to become a citizen of the U.S.

declarant

/ dɪˈklɛərənt /

noun

1. law a person who makes a declaration

Word History and Origins

Origin of declarant¹

First recorded in 1675–85; declare + -ant

Example Sentences

It is true, that, if the declarant had no sense of future responsibility, his declarations would not be admissible.

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The declarant admitted a criminal intrigue with an individual whose name she desired to conceal.

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This declarant does not know that more vessels have arrived or set out than the five of which he has spoken.

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When this declarant went aboard the ship, it seemed to him she had twenty-nine or thirty pieces of artillery.

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This declarant does not know that they carry more arms than are needed to arm all the men on board her.

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