declaratory

de·clar·a·to·ry | \ di-ˈkler-ə-ˌtȯr-ē

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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 Therefore, Goldfein and the Safehouse board filed the motion Monday urging McHugh to issue a declaratory judgement. — Kimberly Leonard, Washington Examiner, "Daily on Healthcare: West Virginia, suing to invalidate Obamacare, looks to Louisiana for rescuing the law’s popular provisions," 8 Jan. 2020 In 1990, the Mille Lacs Band of Chippewa filed suit in federal court seeking a declaratory judgment the band retained the rights reserved by the 1837 Treaty. — Jennifer Kraus, Twin Cities, "Minnesota Court of Appeals rules in favor of state in netting case," 22 Dec. 2019 The Phillies asked for declaratory judgments affirming their rights and sued H/E claiming unjust enrichment and breach of good faith. — Washington Post, "Phillies sue to block Phanatic from becoming ‘free agent’," 4 Aug. 2019 In 2018 the company sought a declaratory judgment that would prevent victims from seeking legal relief. — A.k. | Las Vegas, The Economist, "MGM settles with the victims of the Las Vegas mass shooting," 7 Oct. 2019 The Phillies asked for declaratory judgments affirming their rights and sued H/E claiming unjust enrichment and breach of good faith. — Washington Post, "Phillies sue to block Phanatic from becoming ‘free agent’," 4 Aug. 2019 The Phillies asked for declaratory judgments affirming their rights and sued H/E claiming unjust enrichment and breach of good faith. — Washington Post, "Phillies sue to block Phanatic from becoming ‘free agent’," 4 Aug. 2019 The Phillies asked for declaratory judgments affirming their rights and sued H/E claiming unjust enrichment and breach of good faith. — Washington Post, "Phillies sue to block Phanatic from becoming ‘free agent’," 4 Aug. 2019 The Phillies asked for declaratory judgments affirming their rights and sued H/E claiming unjust enrichment and breach of good faith. — Washington Post, "Phillies sue to block Phanatic from becoming ‘free agent’," 4 Aug. 2019

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Last Updated

19 Jan 2020

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“Declaratory.” The Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster Inc., https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/declaratory. Accessed 19 January 2020.

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