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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

She also is seeking declaratory judgment releasing her from the terms of her NDA.

From Los Angeles Times Jan. 25, 2024

“A declaratory judgment would be a symbolic victory, but would not require any particular action by the state government. So the state could, and likely would, proceed as before,” he said.

From Seattle Times Jun. 10, 2023

They will ask Judge Kathy Seeley, who is presiding over the two-week trial, to issue a declaratory judgment to that effect.

From Reuters Jun. 9, 2023

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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