declaratory
AdjectiveUS[dih-kler-uh-taw-ree]/dɪˈklɛrəˌtɔri/5 syllables
Open English WordNet
Adjective (1)
- relating to the use of or having the nature of a declarationSynonyms: declarativeassertingOpposite interrogative
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Webster's Dictionary (1913)
De·clar′a·to·ry adjective
Origin: Cf. F. déclaratoire.
Making declaration, explanation, or exhibition; making clear or manifest; affirmative; expressive; as, a clause declaratory of the will of the legislature.
Declaratory act Law, an act or statute which sets forth more clearly, and declares what is, the existing law.
Webster’s Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913), from GCIDE 0.54