declaration
n. countablen. an official or formal statement that gives important information. You use this when someone makes a serious announcement to the public or a government.
n. a formal or explicit statement or announcement. Often carries legal or political weight, signifying a firm commitment or the public assertion of a fact.
The leader made a declaration of peace.
Travelers must sign a written declaration stating they are not carrying any restricted items through customs.
The historic declaration of independence served as both a legal break from the crown and a philosophical manifesto for the new nation.
From Middle English declaration, declaracion, declaracioun, from Old French declaration (French déclaration), from Latin dēclārātiōnem, accusative of Latin dēclārātiō.
Often followed by the preposition 'of' to specify the subject, such as a 'declaration of war' or 'declaration of intent'.