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declaratory


de·clar·a·to·ry

adj \-ə-ˌtr-ē\

Definition of DECLARATORY

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>

First Known Use of DECLARATORY

15th century

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