Meaning of the word declaration in English

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declaration

US /ˌdek.ləˈreɪ.ʃən/
UK /ˌdek.ləˈreɪ.ʃən/
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Noun

1.

a formal or explicit statement or announcement

Example:
The government issued a declaration of emergency.
She made a public declaration of her intentions.
2.

a formal document embodying such a statement

Example:
The Universal Declaration of Human Rights is a landmark document.
He signed the tax declaration before submitting it.
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