declaratory
/ (dɪˈklærətərɪ, -trɪ) /
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adjective
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
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“Was” is used for the indicative past tense of “to be,” and “were” is only used for the subjunctive past tense.
Derived forms of declaratory
declaratorily, adverbWords nearby declaratory
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