declaratory
adjective
de·clar·a·to·ry
di-ˈkler-ə-ˌtȯr-ē 
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The verified complaint is for a restraining order, preliminary injunction, and declaratory relief for the situation that Bowersock said is causing distress to her children and professional stress for her husband, who is an employee of the school.
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Shelley Jones, Chicago Tribune, 31 Aug. 2025
In May, after initially agreeing to defend the sports commission against lawsuits from shooting victims, Cincinnati Specialty Underwriters Insurance Company filed declaratory judgments in federal court, aiming to deny coverage to the sports commission.
—Pj Green
july 30, Kansas City Star, 30 July 2025
In her lawsuit, Hicks seeks declaratory relief, just compensation for her pain and suffering, a punitive damage award sufficient to deter Southwest from discriminating against Black passengers in the future, and an award of attorneys’ fees and costs.
—Demicia Inman, VIBE.com, 30 July 2025
The court's ruling offers declaratory relief but not injunctive relief, meaning Miami is legally in the wrong but has not been explicitly ordered not to postpone its elections.
—Tiffany Li, ABC News, 22 July 2025
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Shelley Jones, Chicago Tribune, 31 Aug. 2025
In May, after initially agreeing to defend the sports commission against lawsuits from shooting victims, Cincinnati Specialty Underwriters Insurance Company filed declaratory judgments in federal court, aiming to deny coverage to the sports commission.
—Pj Green
july 30, Kansas City Star, 30 July 2025
In her lawsuit, Hicks seeks declaratory relief, just compensation for her pain and suffering, a punitive damage award sufficient to deter Southwest from discriminating against Black passengers in the future, and an award of attorneys’ fees and costs.
—Demicia Inman, VIBE.com, 30 July 2025
The court's ruling offers declaratory relief but not injunctive relief, meaning Miami is legally in the wrong but has not been explicitly ordered not to postpone its elections.
—Tiffany Li, ABC News, 22 July 2025
See All Example Sentences for declaratory
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“Declaratory.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/declaratory. Accessed 9 Sep. 2025.
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declaratory
adjective
de·clar·a·to·ry
di-ˈklar-ə-ˌtōr-ē
: 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 at judgment sense 1a
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