declaratory

/ dɪˈklærətərɪ; -trɪ /

adjective

1. another word for declarative
2. law
   1. (of a statute) stating the existing law on a particular subject; explanatory
   2. (of a decree or judgment) stating the rights of the parties without specifying the action to be taken

Derived Forms

• deˈclaratorily, adverb

Example Sentences

The lawsuit asks for a jury trial and is seeking a declaratory judgment to void the 2023 tour contracts and order an accounting of its finances.

From Los Angeles Times

Democrats are requesting that Judge Robert C. I. McBurney issue a “declaratory judgment” to clarify that the state certification deadline of Nov. 12 is mandatory and that no new rule can change that.

From Salon

It was seeking a declaratory judgment and an injunction, but no damages.

From Salon

The district had filed the declaratory judgment suit last September seeking the court's opinion.

From Salon

The board later declined Skoric’s request for a declaratory ruling on whether the misconduct disqualification provision applied to the off-duty use of medical cannabis, which he asked the state Supreme Court to review.

From Seattle Times