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declaratory judgment

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noun

Law.
  1. a judgment that merely decides the rights of parties in a given transaction, situation, or dispute but does not order any action or award damages.


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

From Salon • Sep. 27, 2024

The lawsuit asks for declaratory judgment but does not ask for an injunction that would stop the law from going into effect Thursday.

From Seattle Times • Feb. 23, 2022

Cher asked the court for a declaratory judgment that the estate didn't terminate her rights, and requested at least $1 million in damages for breaching the divorce settlement.

From Reuters • Oct. 15, 2021

Alexandra Roberts: So, this suit is actually a declaratory judgment suit, which means the band isn’t suing Ms. White to get her to stop using the mark or to accuse her of infringing their rights.

From Slate • Jul. 10, 2020

The decision of the court operates as a declaratory judgment, on which an appeal may be taken to the Judicial Committee.

From The New Irish Constitution by Morgan, J. H.

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