declaration

DECLARA'TION, noun 1. An affirmation; an open expression of facts or opinions; verbal utterance; as, he declared his sentiments, and I rely on his declaration 2. Expression of facts, opinions, promises, predictions, etc., in writings; records or reports of what has been declared or uttered. The scriptures abound in declarations of mercy to penitent sinners. 3. Publication; manifestation; as the declaration of the greatness of Mordecai. Esther 10:2. 4. A public annunciation; proclamation; as the declaration of Independence, July 4, 1776. 5. In law, that part of the process or pleadings in which the plaintiff sets forth at large his cause of complaint; the narration or count.