declaratory

/ dɪˈklærətərɪ, -trɪ /

adjective

1. another word for declarative

2. law

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

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

Other Word Forms

• declaratorily adverb

Example Sentences

The suit seeks declaratory and injunctive relief and challenges the legality of the decision.

From Los Angeles Times

“The suit seeks declaratory, injunctive and damages relief for violations of Title IX,” according to the U.S.

From Los Angeles Times

The lawsuit asks for a jury trial and is seeking a declaratory judgment to void the 2023 tour contracts and order an accounting of its finances.

From Los Angeles Times

Democrats are requesting that Judge Robert C. I. McBurney issue a “declaratory judgment” to clarify that the state certification deadline of Nov. 12 is mandatory and that no new rule can change that.

From Salon

It was seeking a declaratory judgment and an injunction, but no damages.

From Salon