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declaratory — de·clar·a·to·ry /di klar ə ˌtōr ē/ adj: serving to declare, set forth, or explain: as a: declaring what is the existing law b: declaring a legal right or interpretation declaratory relief see also declaratory judgment … Law dictionary
declaratory — adjective Date: 15th century 1. serving to declare, set forth, or explain 2. a. declaring what is the existing law < declaratory statute > b. declaring a legal right or interpretation < a declaratory judgment > … New Collegiate Dictionary
declarative — declaratively, adv. /di klar euh tiv/, adj. serving to declare, make known, or explain: a declarative statement. Also, declaratory /di klar euh tawr ee, tohr ee/. [1530 40; < L declarativus explanatory, equiv. to declarat(us) (see DECLARATION) +… … Universalium
declaratory — adjective Serving to declare or explain … Wiktionary
declarative — de•clar•a•tive [[t]dɪˈklær ə tɪv[/t]] adj. 1) Also, de•clar•a•to•ry [[t]dɪˈklær əˌtɔr i, ˌtoʊr i[/t]] serving to declare, state, or explain. 2) gram. pertaining to or having the form of a sentence used in making a statement • Etymology: 1530–40;… … From formal English to slang
declarative — /dəˈklærətɪv/ (say duh klaruhtiv) adjective 1. serving to declare, make clear, or assert; declaratory. 2. Grammar a. designating a sentence which functions as a statement, as opposed to a question or command. b. designating the mood of the verb… …
United Kingdom — a kingdom in NW Europe, consisting of Great Britain and Northern Ireland: formerly comprising Great Britain and Ireland 1801 1922. 58,610,182; 94,242 sq. mi. (244,100 sq. km). Cap.: London. Abbr.: U.K. Official name, United Kingdom of Great… … Universalium
religion — religionless, adj. /ri lij euhn/, n. 1. a set of beliefs concerning the cause, nature, and purpose of the universe, esp. when considered as the creation of a superhuman agency or agencies, usually involving devotional and ritual observances, and… … Universalium
international relations — a branch of political science dealing with the relations between nations. [1970 75] * * * Study of the relations of states with each other and with international organizations and certain subnational entities (e.g., bureaucracies and political… … Universalium
china — /chuy neuh/, n. 1. a translucent ceramic material, biscuit fired at a high temperature, its glaze fired at a low temperature. 2. any porcelain ware. 3. plates, cups, saucers, etc., collectively. 4. figurines made of porcelain or ceramic material … Universalium
