declaratory

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de·clar·a·to·ry | \ di-ˈkler-ə-ˌtȯr-ē

Definition of declaratory

1 : serving to declare, set forth, or explain

2a : declaring what is the existing law declaratory statute

b : declaring a legal right or interpretation a declaratory judgment

Examples of declaratory in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Burwell is asking the court to appeal the city council's preliminary approval and wants a declaratory judgment stating that the city and estate violated Orono city ordinances. — Dee Depass, Star Tribune, "Neighbor sues over plan to divide Irwin Jacobs estate on Lake Minnetonka," 20 Apr. 2021 Trade association Airlines for America has also previously filed a lawsuit against San Francisco over the ordinance and is seeking declaratory and injunctive relief from its requirements. — Chase Difeliciantonio, San Francisco Chronicle, "SFO caterers have their jobs shipped to San Jose as new ordinance takes effect," 14 Apr. 2021 Chase is seeking a declaratory judgement that the censure violated her First Amendment rights. — Sarah Rankin, Star Tribune, "Judge weighing motion to dismiss Chase lawsuit over censure," 1 Apr. 2021 In October, Judge Lorna G. Schofield had allowed the government to appeal whether declaratory relief can be awarded against a sitting president in his official capacity for his discretionary conduct. — Larry Neumeister, Star Tribune, "Literary group: Trump suit settlement protects journalists," 18 Feb. 2021 Instead, on Monday the utility asked State District Judge Jan Soifer for a declaratory judgment affirming its stance on the charter amendments. — Joshua Fechter, ExpressNews.com, "‘They’re trying to snuff it out’: San Antonio Water System wants judge to declare reform drive null and void," 5 Jan. 2021 For these wills, yet another court action is necessary: a suit for declaratory relief or for reformation or modification. — Dallas News, "Pulling off a Muniment of Title in Texas: It’s trickier than you might think," 3 Jan. 2021 But Walker's attorneys argued Cameron must be named in the case because declaratory judgments require anyone who could be bound by the ruling be included. — Kala Kachmar, The Courier-Journal, "Can Breonna Taylor's boyfriend sue Kentucky AG Daniel Cameron, commonwealth's attorney?," 12 Nov. 2020 The declaratory judgment action will seek to have a judge rule if the powers to veto and override are still valid, Szarmach said. — Alexandra Kukulka, chicagotribune.com, "Lake Council to seek judge ruling after commissioners veto authority shifting ordinances; experts say two laws are at odds," 6 Nov. 2020

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