B2nounformalpoliticslaw
US/ˌdek.ləˈreɪ.ʃən/
UK/ˌdek.ləˈreɪ.ʃən/
an official or public statement that something is true or will happen
In context
The leaders signed a declaration of peace after the talks.
You must fill in a customs declaration before you land.
His declaration of love surprised everyone at the table.
Words that go with declaration
verb + noun
- make a declarationThe president will make a declaration tonight.
- sign a declarationAll members signed the declaration.
- issue a declarationThe council issued a declaration on climate.
noun + noun
- customs declarationFill in your customs declaration form.
noun + preposition
- declaration of independenceThe declaration of independence was read aloud.
adjective + noun
- joint declarationThe two states issued a joint declaration.
Common mistakes
Incorrect:
I did a customs declaration.Correct: I filled in a customs declaration.