declaratory judgment

noun

, Law.

1. a judgment that merely decides the rights of parties in a given transaction, situation, or dispute but does not order any action or award damages.

Example Sentences

Brooks is now seeking a trial by jury and a declaratory judgment against the woman, compensatory and punitive damages, and an injunction prohibiting the woman from continuing “her extortionate behavior” and “further publicizing her false allegations” against Brooks.

From Los Angeles Times

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